Suncorp has announced that customers with a "Suncorp Clear Options Credit Card" can now access Samsung Pay without delay for mobile payments.
Brush Rush, Suncorp's executive general manager for Deposits and Investments, has overseen the timely introduction of Samsung Pay for some of his customers, stating this move was "the first step in Suncorp’s plan to enhance its digital payment offering".
Rush said: “As we move to an increasingly cashless society, we know that our customers need more efficient and sophisticated technology, including digital wallets.
“From 27 September, all customers with a Suncorp Clear Options Credit Card, and compatible Samsung device, will have the option to use Samsung Pay.
“We will continue to invest in our payment technologies and are committed to delivering new services that our customers want and need.”
{loadposition alex08}Fighting against Apple Pay, Google Pay, Fitbit Pay and other mobile payment systems for supremacy, Samsung has been enjoying success with its recent Bendigo Bank Samsung Pay announcement in early September.
As Samsung states, its Samsung Pay system is "a secure and easy-to-use mobile payments service available on compatible Samsung devices, including the recently released Galaxy Note8".
Mark Hodgson, head of Mobile Payments at Samsung Electronics Australia, said: “Suncorp and Samsung are committed to improving customer experience through innovation. With Samsung Pay, Australians are provided with the convenience, security and choice to undertake everyday tasks when transacting.
“In addition, Suncorp Clear Options Credit Card cardholders can now benefit from Samsung Pay’s unique features, such as our three-layered security system, and can enjoy using the service anywhere you can pay with a contactless credit or debit card.”
Access to Samsung Pay only applies to Suncorp Clear Options Credit Card cardholders and does not include Suncorp debit cards. Perhaps Suncorp will shine on its debit card customers at some point, too.
Samsung Pay is also in use at Westpac, 38 other banks and credit unions in June while the initial launch of Samsung Pay into Australia on 15 June 2016 can be seen here, complete with video.
Suncorp has a page entitled "Samsung Pay Set up" which appears to have been set up in preparation for this announcement, but while there's nothing there yet, it's sure to be set up soon.
For more info on compatible devices and how to install and access Samsung Pay, Samsung has more info here.
