- Samsung is bringing USDC transfers to eligible Galaxy users in the US, with the service expected to launch across 82 million compatible devices in late October.
Samsung Electronics is preparing to add stablecoin transfers to Samsung Wallet, giving eligible Galaxy users in the US a way to send USDC across borders directly through the mobile wallet. According to the Solana Foundation announcement on the Samsung partnership, Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay will support stablecoin functionality using Solana infrastructure, with the initial US launch scheduled for the last week of October.
Samsung separately confirmed that USDC will be the first supported stablecoin and said the feature will be available across 82 million US Galaxy devices compatible with Samsung Wallet. The company said users will be able to send USDC to compatible wallets and make transfers to qualifying bank accounts in more than 60 countries, where recipients can receive local currency.
The announcement puts stablecoin transfers directly inside an application already used for cards, boarding passes and identification, rather than requiring users to install a separate cryptocurrency wallet.
How Samsung Wallet's USDC Transfers Will Work
Samsung said eligible users will be able to access USDC through Samsung Wallet and transfer the stablecoin to compatible crypto wallets internationally. The company said users will not need to manage private keys themselves.
For bank transfers, Samsung said users will be able to send funds to eligible accounts in more than 60 countries, with recipients receiving local currency. Availability and functionality will depend on the destination and applicable regulatory requirements.
Samsung also said USDC functionality will be operated with Bastion and Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN). Solana and Sui will provide blockchain network support for the service. That detail is important because the initial announcement could be read as a Samsung-Solana-only integration. Samsung's own release identifies both Solana and Sui as network partners, meaning the broader stablecoin infrastructure is not limited to one blockchain.
The Solana Foundation said the integration will include fiat on- and off-ramps, allowing users to move between traditional currency and USDC within the Samsung Wallet experience. Solana said its infrastructure will operate behind the scenes rather than requiring users to interact directly with a blockchain interface.
The development adds to the growing use of blockchain networks for payments and remittances. Solana's expansion into payments highlighted the network's work with established financial companies as blockchain infrastructure moves beyond trading-focused applications.
Samsung said it may eventually expand the wallet's stablecoin capabilities to online and in-store payments, although those functions are future possibilities rather than features confirmed for the initial launch.
Samsung and Solana Push Stablecoins Toward Mainstream Payments
The Samsung integration comes as stablecoins are increasingly being used for payments, transfers, and other financial applications rather than solely as trading instruments. Solana reported that stablecoin activity on its network has increased substantially during 2026. The foundation said the network processed more than $5.25 trillion in stablecoin transaction volume during the year through the date of its announcement, while stablecoin supply on Solana had risen nearly 20% year over year.
The network has also attracted payment-related businesses. MoneyGram's expansion onto Solana and other payment initiatives have contributed to a broader effort to use blockchain networks for money movement.
Samsung's decision to integrate USDC into its wallet could give stablecoins a much larger consumer distribution channel, but the number of compatible devices should not be interpreted as the number of users who will immediately use the service. The 82 million figure represents compatible US Galaxy devices, not confirmed stablecoin users.
The development also arrives as US regulators establish a clearer framework for payment stablecoins. Recent Federal Reserve proposals under the GENIUS Act would establish requirements covering reserves, capital, and risk management for supervised stablecoin issuers.
For Samsung, the initial rollout is therefore focused on cross-border transfers rather than turning Samsung Wallet into a general-purpose cryptocurrency trading platform. Users will initially have access to USDC transfers, with additional functionality and geographic expansion dependent on regulatory and operational requirements.
The service is scheduled to launch in the last week of October 2026 for eligible Galaxy users in the US. Samsung said additional markets could follow as regulatory conditions allow.
The announcement gives Solana another major consumer-facing distribution opportunity while placing USDC inside a mainstream mobile wallet. Whether that translates into significant stablecoin adoption will depend on actual user uptake after the service launches.