SHANGHAI, January 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UnionPay International (UPI) and Samsung Electronics jointly announced the launch of a collaborative payment service based on the “NFC-QRC all-in-one” mobile payment solution in Shanghai. Following the rollout of the collaboration, cardholders around the world can link their UnionPay cards to Samsung Wallet and flexibly choose between NFC payment or QR code payment for transactions. Hong Kong SAR will be the first market to launch this service, with the participation of BOC Credit Card (International) Co., Ltd. as the first issuing partner.
As the world’s leading Android smartphone manufacturer, Samsung Wallet service is available in 62 countries and regions. This partnership will significantly expand the global reach of UnionPay’s mobile payment service to Android users around the world and accelerate the issuance of local digital cards. UnionPay International will partner with Samsung Electronics to launch exclusive instant promotions in Hong Kong SAR for UnionPay cardholders using Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
Larry Wang, CEO of UnionPay International, said: “This collaboration with Samsung Electronics and BOC Credit Card is an essential practice of leveraging the strengths of three parties to advance the construction of a cross-border mobile payment ecosystem. Adhering to the principle of open cooperation and mutual benefits, UnionPay integrates its global payment network with the advantages of Samsung’s terminal ecosystem to make cross-border payments more convenient and inclusive.
Woncheol Chai, Executive Vice President and Digital Wallet Team Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics, commented: “The collaboration between Samsung Wallet and UnionPay goes beyond a simple technical integration, marking a significant first step in providing a more convenient and secure mobile payment environment for customers of both companies. but also on the global market. In addition to NFC contactless payments, we will also quickly introduce QR payments to continuously improve the competitiveness of Samsung Wallet-UPI payment coverage.
Stephen Chan, Deputy General Manager of the Bank of China (Hong Kong), said: “We are delighted that BOC Credit Card has become the first institution in Hong Kong to support the payment service launched by UnionPay International and Samsung Electronics, allowing BOC UnionPay credit card holders to enjoy exclusive priority to link their cards to Samsung Wallet. The service not only provides a convenient payment experience to customers in Hong Kong, but also spearheads the global rollout of Samsung Wallet, marking a key advancement in innovative mobile payments.
The “NFC-QRC all-in-one” solution realizes a single application for various payment options. It enables foreign partner institutions to effectively launch two UnionPay mobile payment services simultaneously, thereby meeting the differentiated needs of various user groups around the world. Currently, UnionPay mobile payment services, including UnionPay mobile QR code payment QuickPass and UnionPay, are accepted in more than 100 countries and regions. Outside of mainland China, UnionPay’s QuickPass mobile services are accepted at more than 23 million point-of-sale terminals, while QR code interoperability projects have been completed or advanced in approximately 50 countries and regions, and tens of millions of merchants now accept UnionPay QR codes.
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