Samsung integrates Paytm into the Wallet app
Samsung India has integrated Paytm into its Wallet app, bringing the latter’s suite of services such as flight and bus bookings, movie tickets and event bookings within its Wallet app. Moreover, the Indian unit of the South Korean electronics manufacturer has announced that it will soon introduce discount offers on the first bookings of the newly launched Paytm services. Additionally, the company has introduced details about the referral program, which will be launched soon.
“Samsung Wallet is a popular mobile tap & pay solution in India, which has been continuously evolving since its launch in 2017. We are excited to launch new features on Samsung Wallet in partnership with Paytm,” said Madhur Chaturvedi, Senior Director, MX Business , Samsung India . “With these features, Galaxy smartphone users can easily purchase bus and flight tickets, as well as movie and event tickets, without having to switch between multiple apps. Additionally, users can access these tickets by simply swiping up on the home screen of their Galaxy smartphone.”
With Paytm integration, Galaxy smartphone users who use the Paytm app for flight, bus and movie bookings and the Paytm Insider app for event bookings can add their tickets directly to Samsung Wallet using the ‘Add to Samsung Wallet’ functionality. Samsung Wallet users can avail Paytm services by updating their app.
Samsung Wallet: Upcoming Offers
Samsung said it will soon launch a referral program in which it will offer an Amazon coupon worth Rs 100 on successful registration on Samsung Wallet to both the referrer and referee. These coupons have a maximum of Rs 300 per user. Moreover, Samsung said it will soon offer an Amazon gift card worth Rs 250 on tap & pay transactions after four transactions.
First print: June 13, 2024 | 1:28 p.m IST