Samsung and Solana announced a partnership on Wednesday to bring USDC transfers to US Galaxy devices. The feature will launch in the last week of October across 82 million compatible devices. Eligible US users can send USDC through Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay to wallets abroad.
The service also supports bank transfers across more than 60 countries, with recipients receiving local currency. Solana will provide blockchain infrastructure, while integrated on- and off-ramps handle currency conversion.
The rollout targets eligible US residents aged 18 and above with compatible Galaxy devices. Samsung will place USDC inside its existing Wallet interface alongside cards, IDs and boarding passes. Users can send funds internationally without installing another crypto application or managing private keys.
Samsung requires identity verification and biometric authentication before users initiate transfers. Bastion will provide stablecoin infrastructure, while Coinbase will provide custody through Coinbase Prime Vault.
“Sending money abroad should feel as convenient as using the wallet already on your phone,” Samsung executive Woncheol Chai said. The company aims to make stablecoin transfers feel closer to everyday mobile payments. The integration could also give Solana a major consumer distribution channel beyond crypto-native applications.
The initial service focuses on cross-border transfers rather than everyday retail payments. Samsung has indicated that future updates could support online payments and tap-to-pay transactions. Expansion beyond the United States will depend on regulations and payment requirements in individual markets. Samsung has not announced an India launch date for the feature.
The partnership arrives as Solana’s stablecoin activity continues to expand across the network. Stablecoin supply reached USD 16.61 billion, compared with USD 14.13 billion at the start of January. Solana also processed more than USD 5.25 trillion in stablecoin volume during 2026, according to FXStreet.
SOL has not gained immediate momentum from the announcement, however. The token traded near USD 116 after falling 3% during the previous session. Its 50-day EMA near USD 107.47 remains the nearest major support, while USD 122.94 marks the next notable resistance.
The bigger shift could come from moving stablecoins beyond specialist crypto apps. Samsung’s approach places blockchain infrastructure behind a familiar wallet, making remittances the first mainstream use case. That could strengthen Solana’s payment narrative if Galaxy users adopt the service at scale.
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