Getting started with cryptocurrency can feel complicated, especially when it comes to funding your account.
This week, Coinbase announced the rollout of Samsung Pay as a new payment and deposit option within its app. The integration aims to make buying crypto as simple as sending a text or tapping to pay at checkout.
By connecting Samsung Pay’s mobile wallet directly to Coinbase, users no longer need to switch between apps or enter payment details repeatedly. With just a few taps inside the Coinbase app, eligible users can quickly fund their crypto purchases.
This move follows a growing trend of integrating familiar payment tools into crypto platforms to attract a broader audience. For example, Apple Pay and Google Pay have been used on various exchanges and wallets to help newcomers enter the crypto market effortlessly. Samsung Pay’s addition strengthens this trend by tapping into Samsung’s large mobile user base, which numbers over 250 million globally.
The rollout will begin gradually for select users in the U.S. and Canada over the next month, with plans to expand availability soon. Making funding more accessible is a key step toward broader crypto adoption. Many potential investors hesitate due to perceived complexity, so simplifying deposits lowers that barrier.
The planned Coinbase systems upgrade scheduled for Saturday, August 2, 2025, has been postponed. Coinbase services will operate as usual on that day with no interruptions.
So, a new date and time for the maintenance will be announced in the coming weeks. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
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BTCSelling your fiat just got easier. Simply buy crypto or fund your account with @Samsung Pay on Coinbase. Rolling out this week, starting in North America.
The Coinbase systems upgrade has been postponed, and will no longer be on Saturday, August 2, 2025 as previously announced. Coinbase services will be operating as normal on that date. A new maintenance date/time will be shared in the coming weeks. Thank you for your Show more
