Samsung adds USDC transfers to Galaxy wallet apps in October

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Built from 2 sources 15 Oct 2026 · 01:34 UTC 1 min read Main editor: Earl Jacobson

Samsung plans to add USDC transfers to its Wallet app during the last week of October. Eligible United States Galaxy users can send USDC to compatible external wallets and bank accounts. Solana provides the blockchain infrastructure for the service. Coinbase acts as sub-custodian for the digital tokens. Samsung states it will not charge a transfer fee for sending USDC to external wallets.

Key points

The rollout reaches an addressable base of 82 million compatible Galaxy devices in the United States.
Users must complete identity verification and biometric authorization to use the new USDC transfer feature.
Coinbase serves as sub-custodian for the USDC held within the new Samsung Wallet payment service.
Samsung states it will not charge a transfer fee for sending USDC to compatible external wallets.

Why it matters

Integrating stablecoin transfers into widely used mobile wallet software places digital assets directly into consumer payment applications. Users gain access to blockchain-based transfers alongside traditional stored credentials.

Price context · USDC

At publication

$0.9997

Now

$0.9997

Change since

−0.01%

7 days · dashed line = publication

Sources · 2 publishers

Crypto.news Tier 2 First report 12 Oct, 11:45 UTC

Samsung is bringing USDC transfers to Galaxy phones. Who can use them?

Crypto Briefing Tier 2 01:17 UTC

Samsung Wallet adds USDC transfers on Solana for US Galaxy users

Coverage timeline

Oct 12, 11:45First reported by Crypto.news
Oct 15, 01:17Also reported by Crypto Briefing
Oct 15, 01:34CryptoVideos brief published

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