This article highlights the efforts made by Samsung Pay in the US market to overcome its main competitors, Apple Pay and Android Pay. Indeed, the article claims that Samsung Pay already represents the best mobile payment option in the US, and that with the release of new features, it is increasing its lead over its rivals. While Samsung Pay has always had an edge over competitors due to its compatibility with a much greater range of devices, (Samsung Pay can be used to pay at nearly 95% of stores in the US), the company has now announced that it will soon offer customers the ability to pay for public transportation through their smartphone, further increasing the power of its offering. Another feature Samsung is bringing to the US, is compatibility with the gift cards of over 50 global brands including Toys"R"Us, Nike, and movie theatre companies; this update is timely, with September approaching. New updates to the app are also said to provide enhanced security and in improved layout.
This article highlights the efforts made by Samsung Pay in the US market to overcome its main competitors, Apple Pay and Android Pay. Indeed, the article claims that Samsung Pay already represents the best mobile payment option in the US, and that with the release of new features, it is increasing its lead over its rivals. While Samsung Pay has always had an edge over competitors due to its compatibility with a much greater range of devices, (Samsung Pay can be used to pay at nearly 95% of stores in the US), the company has now announced that it will soon offer customers the ability to pay for public transportation through their smartphone, further increasing the power of its offering. Another feature Samsung is bringing to the US, is compatibility with the gift cards of over 50 global brands including Toys"R"Us, Nike, and movie theatre companies; this update is timely, with Christmas approaching. New updates to the app are also said to provide enhanced security and in improved layout.