Samsung Electronics announced the launch of its first co-branded credit card in the United States on July 20, 2026 — the Samsung Galaxy Card, issued by Barclays US Consumer Bank and operating on the Visa network. The card is directly integrated with Samsung Wallet, allowing users to apply, manage their account, track spending, and redeem rewards through Samsung Wallet. The annual fee is $0.
The card offers tiered cashback: 5% cashback on purchases made through official Samsung channels, 3% on Samsung Wallet payments, 2% on select streaming services (Netflix, Disney+, Spotify), and 1% on all other purchases. New users who spend $2,000 within the first 90 days of account opening will receive a $200 bonus. Additionally, cardholders who subscribe or renew their Samsung VIP Advantage membership receive a 20% discount. Relevant coverage from the Samsung official press release and Reuters.
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⚡ Cashback can be redeemed as statement credit or transferred to a checking / savings account · No foreign transaction fees.
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The Samsung Galaxy Card is Samsung’s first co-branded credit card in the U.S., issued by Barclays and backed by the Visa network. The card has no annual fee, offers tiered cashback (5% / 3% / 2% / 1%), and is integrated with Samsung Wallet. New users receive a $200 welcome bonus (spend $2,000 in the first 90 days), and cardholders who subscribe to Samsung VIP Advantage receive a 20% discount. The physical card features a black metal finish. The launch of the card marks Samsung’s further expansion into the U.S. financial services sector.
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📌 Sources: Samsung Official Press Release · Reuters · WIRED
