Samsung wallet or Google pay?

[srgonu]

Which one do you prefer and why?

 

[BerryBubbles]

Which one do you prefer and why?

This will be a good topic. I just started to use Samsung Wallet & I will be interested to see what our members think.

Samsung wallet integrates nicely with my Samsung watch.

 

[Laura Knotek]

I prefer Samsung Wallet just because I started using it a long time ago and kept using it. If I started with Google Pay instead, I'd probably feel the same way about it.

 

[sykes13]

I just started using Google Wallet when we bought our Pixel 9 Pro XLs. Never tried Samsung. I am sure both are equally good.

 

[Bkdodger1]

I’ve always used the Google wallet so that is what I prefer on all my phones except my iPhone lol which of course I use Apple Pay

 

[notforhire]

I imagine if you're outside the US, Samsung Wallet would be excellent. I used Samsung for years. However, I have 3 cards/financial institution accounts that don't support Samsung but are all in with Google.

 

[mustang7757]

I use both plus Apple pay lol
Google's available on all my Android

 

[sykes13]

I imagine if you're outside the US, Samsung Wallet would be excellent. I used Samsung for years. However, I have 3 cards/financial institution accounts that don't support Samsung but are all in with Google.

I never really thought of that, but it makes sense. Not all institutions support Samsung,? I am sure most if not all support Apple and Google ...at least in North America.

 

[srgonu]

You can initiate a Samsung wallet with a swipe, then choose the card, and then authenticate to pay, which is great. Does Google Wallet work the same on samsung phones?

Also, do any of them support location based services (notification to use the stored gift card at the store)?

 

[Bkdodger1]

You can initiate a Samsung wallet with a swipe, then choose the card, and then authenticate to pay, which is great. Does Google Wallet work the same on samsung phones?

Also, do any of them support location based services (notification to use the stored gift card at the store)?

For the first part Google wallet all I do is make sure my phone is unlocked and place next to the pay icon.. I mainly use it at the gas pump

 

[notforhire]

You can initiate a Samsung wallet with a swipe, then choose the card, and then authenticate to pay, which is great. Does Google Wallet work the same on samsung phones?

Also, do any of them support location based services (notification to use the stored gift card at the store)?

I use the side key to launch Google Wallet if I want to use a card that is not my default....just scroll through your cards to select.

 

[Toes Up]

I use Samsung. It does well with my watch.

 

[AndroidFanboy8]

ONLY ever used GOOGLE WALLET.

 

[Rose4uKY]

ONLY ever used GOOGLE WALLET.

I know this is an old thread but I've only ever used Samsung Wallet. My husband used top use Google cause of a vending machine at work. Somehow on my watch 7 Samsung quit working I could never get it set up so I haven't used it in a long time. Now we were setting up our 8's and I called my Amex and was told I had to devices connected to that card which is why it wasn't working and I am good to go now but haven't tried.

But my husband wants us to use Google because and I forgot we have this Citi Mastercard we get points on all the time and it's not supported on Samsung but is on Google so he set up both. I never set up Google just cause I have never used it. I know both were called pay and our now Wallet is their much difference those have used both like pros and cons or does it matter should I just try Google?

I mostly use it when pumping gas and it's nice to use when at a concert and getting a drink no pulling out wallet. I dropped my debit card at a gas pump once. But it's convenient and quick at stores too. I'm sure it's not much different but I was curious cause this is old and I don't know if things have changed lately and when Google even went to wallet cause my husband still had pay and wallet on his phone.

 

[notforhire]

I know this is an old thread but I've only ever used Samsung Wallet. My husband used top use Google cause of a vending machine at work. Somehow on my watch 7 Samsung quit working I could never get it set up so I haven't used it in a long time. Now we were setting up our 8's and I called my Amex and was told I had to devices connected to that card which is why it wasn't working and I am good to go now but haven't tried.

But my husband wants us to use Google because and I forgot we have this Citi Mastercard we get points on all the time and it's not supported on Samsung but is on Google so he set up both. I never set up Google just cause I have never used it. I know both were called pay and our now Wallet is their much difference those have used both like pros and cons or does it matter should I just try Google?

I mostly use it when pumping gas and it's nice to use when at a concert and getting a drink no pulling out wallet. I dropped my debit card at a gas pump once. But it's convenient and quick at stores too. I'm sure it's not much different but I was curious cause this is old and I don't know if things have changed lately and when Google even went to wallet cause my husband still had pay and wallet on his phone.

not much has changed, tbh

 

[Hghlndr]

It really is up to you... inherently Samsung is easier with the swipe up to use. I have used both and prefer Sammy over Google because of that feature and Google has a step more when using it with an ID at TSA.
Odd that Citi has a CC which isn't honored by Samsung.
I haven't run into that experience since the early years when it was Samsung and Apple volleying out over Banks.

MAKE SURE: disconnect old phones/watches/devices from your Google AND Samsung accounts especially if you don't own or use those devices, since this CAN mess with Card entry.
Good Luck
Peace

 

[notforhire]

It really is up to you... inherently Samsung is easier with the swipe up to use. I have used both and prefer Sammy over Google because of that feature and Google has a step more when using it with an ID at TSA.
Odd that Citi has a CC which isn't honored by Samsung.
I haven't run into that experience since the early years when it was Samsung and Apple volleying out over Banks.

MAKE SURE: disconnect old phones/watches/devices from your Google AND Samsung accounts especially if you don't own or use those devices, since this CAN mess with Card entry.
Good Luck
Peace

I love the swipe up for Samsung Wallet. However, I have 3 cards that won't work with Samsung but do work with Google (1 a regional bank and 2 others with Fidelity). Therefore, Google it is.

 

[Laura Knotek]

I know this is an old thread but I've only ever used Samsung Wallet. My husband used top use Google cause of a vending machine at work. Somehow on my watch 7 Samsung quit working I could never get it set up so I haven't used it in a long time. Now we were setting up our 8's and I called my Amex and was told I had to devices connected to that card which is why it wasn't working and I am good to go now but haven't tried.

But my husband wants us to use Google because and I forgot we have this Citi Mastercard we get points on all the time and it's not supported on Samsung but is on Google so he set up both. I never set up Google just cause I have never used it. I know both were called pay and our now Wallet is their much difference those have used both like pros and cons or does it matter should I just try Google?

I mostly use it when pumping gas and it's nice to use when at a concert and getting a drink no pulling out wallet. I dropped my debit card at a gas pump once. But it's convenient and quick at stores too. I'm sure it's not much different but I was curious cause this is old and I don't know if things have changed lately and when Google even went to wallet cause my husband still had pay and wallet on his phone.

That's interesting because I have a Citi Mastercard that doesn't work on Samsung or Google.

 

[Rose4uKY]

That's interesting because I have a Citi Mastercard that doesn't work on Samsung or Google.

Oh wow really? Well maybe his didn't take on Google he hasn't tried it yet. It's a Thank you Citi Mastercard used to be Sears. Maybe he didn't get it to work and I didn't know. I'll have to ask him.

 

[Rose4uKY]

It really is up to you... inherently Samsung is easier with the swipe up to use. I have used both and prefer Sammy over Google because of that feature and Google has a step more when using it with an ID at TSA.
Odd that Citi has a CC which isn't honored by Samsung.
I haven't run into that experience since the early years when it was Samsung and Apple volleying out over Banks.

MAKE SURE: disconnect old phones/watches/devices from your Google AND Samsung accounts especially if you don't own or use those devices, since this CAN mess with Card entry.
Good Luck
Peace

Yes Amex told me I had it connected to 4 or 5 devices phones and old watches I don't use anymore. I never use my phone to pay usually just my watch. But last night I went to try it while I was out and it defaulted to my debit and it wouldn't let me scroll over to my Amex but I saw it to the left on my watch screen sticking out a little. And than I saw where it said Amex and showed my last 4 numbers but not the whole card to pay. I'll have to look at my settings again and make sure it's default. But yeah if Citi MC doesn't work with Google neither than I will stick with Samsung. I don't want to change anyway and don't use my watch to pay that often.