Samsung Galaxy A17: How to Use NFC for Payments with Google Pay & Samsung Pay

Setting Up NFC Payments on Galaxy A17

• 📱 This guide demonstrates how to enable and use NFC for contactless payments on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G.
• 💡 Payments require the phone to be unlocked and can be configured using either Samsung Wallet or Google Wallet.

Configuring Samsung Wallet

• 💳 To use Samsung Wallet, you need to be logged into a Samsung account.
• 🔒 Users can set up security using a fingerprint or a Samsung Wallet PIN, which can differ from the phone's PIN.
• ⚠️ The video notes that Samsung Pay might be unavailable in certain regions, such as Poland, preventing card addition.

Setting Up Google Wallet

• 📥 If Samsung Wallet is not an option, Google Wallet can be downloaded from the Play Store.
• 💳 Adding a payment card involves entering card details, including the card number, expiry date, security code, and personal information.
• ✅ Card eligibility is checked, and verification may be required via a bank app or a text message code.
• ⏳ Card setup and confirmation can take between 15 minutes to 24 hours depending on the bank and region.

Making Payments and Customizing Access

• 🛒 To pay in stores, open the wallet app and tap the phone to the payment reader when ready.
• 👆 Quick access to the wallet can be set up by replacing a lock screen button with the Google Wallet app.
• ⚡ Alternatively, a double-press shortcut on the side button can be configured in advanced features to launch Google Wallet, requiring the phone to be unlocked first.