Samsung Launches First US Galaxy Credit Card With 5% Rewards
WHO:
Techmeme - Samsung is the company launching the Galaxy Card.
Engadget - The credit card is associated with Visa and issued by Barclays.
WHAT:
MacRumors - The Samsung Galaxy Card is Barclays' first digital wallet-native credit card, with no separate banking app.
MacRumors - After approval, the Samsung Galaxy Card is available for immediate use in Samsung Wallet.
MacRumors - Samsung will ship out a physical version of the Galaxy Card, which is black metal, contrasting with the white titanium Apple Card.
MacRumors - The Samsung Galaxy Card offers special financing options for Samsung Galaxy devices purchased through Samsung.
MacRumors - There is no annual fee for the Samsung Galaxy Card.
MacRumors - The physical version of the Samsung Galaxy Card is black metal, contrasting with the white titanium Apple Card.
MacRumors - The Samsung Galaxy Card offers 3% cash rewards on purchases made using Samsung Wallet, 2% cash rewards on streaming service purchases like Netflix, Disney+, and Spotify, and 1% on all other purchases.
MacRumors - New users can earn $200 in cash rewards after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first 90 days of opening an account.
MacRumors - Cardmembers receive a 20% discount on the Samsung VIP Advantage membership when using a Galaxy Card.
Wired - The Galaxy Card is directly added to the Samsung Wallet account.
Techmeme - Samsung Galaxy Card is the first-ever US credit card from Samsung.
Techmeme - The card offers 5% rewards for purchases made directly from Samsung.
Engadget - The credit card provides up to five percent back on purchases of Samsung products.
WHERE:
Techmeme - The Galaxy Card is launched in the United States.
WHEN:
MacRumors - Samsung is expected to introduce its latest Galaxy foldables at the Unpacked event on July 22.
MacRumors - Samsung users can apply for the card online or in Samsung retail stores starting on July 22, which is the date of the Samsung Unpacked event.
MacRumors - Samsung users can apply for the card online or in Samsung retail stores starting on July 22.
Techmeme - Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is set to kick off in a matter of days.
WHY:
Techmeme - The launch of the Galaxy Card aims to enhance customer loyalty and incentivize purchases directly from Samsung.
HOW:
Techmeme - The card operates as a Visa credit card, allowing users to earn rewards on their purchases.
(UPDATED July 21, 2026 22:19 UTC)
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Card, which is Barclays' first digital wallet-native credit card that doesn't require a separate banking app. Once approved, users can start using the Galaxy Card immediately in Samsung Wallet, and a sleek black metal version will also be shipped out, setting it apart from the white titanium Apple Card. Looking ahead, Samsung is set to unveil its latest Galaxy foldables at the Unpacked event on July 22.
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(UPDATED July 21, 2026 16:24 UTC)
Samsung has announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Card, which provides special financing options for Galaxy devices purchased through the company. This card comes with no annual fee and features a sleek black metal design, setting it apart from the white titanium Apple Card. Samsung users will be able to apply for the card online or in retail stores starting on July 22, coinciding with the Samsung Unpacked event.
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(UPDATED July 21, 2026 07:48 UTC)
Samsung has just announced the launch of the Galaxy Card, which offers enticing cash rewards: 3% on purchases made through Samsung Wallet, 2% on streaming services like Netflix and Disney+, and 1% on all other purchases. New users can also earn $200 in cash rewards after spending $2,000 within the first 90 days of opening their account, along with a 20% discount on the Samsung VIP Advantage membership. Starting on July 22, Samsung users will be able to apply for the Galaxy Card online or at Samsung retail stores.
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(UPDATED July 21, 2026 01:25 UTC)
Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Card can now be directly added to your Samsung Wallet account. This new feature aims to enhance the convenience of managing your digital payments. Users can expect a seamless integration that simplifies their financial transactions.
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(UPDATED July 21, 2026 00:15 UTC)
Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy Card, marking its first-ever credit card in the U.S., which will be associated with Visa and issued by Barclays. This new card offers customers up to five percent back on purchases made directly from Samsung, aiming to enhance customer loyalty and incentivize direct purchases. The official unveiling will take place at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in just a few days.