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Cash Back Cards · United States

Samsung Galaxy Card

Best for: Samsung Galaxy owners who pay with Samsung Wallet

Annual feeNo annual fee
IssuerBarclays US
NetworkVisa
Purchase APRSee issuer
Foreign transaction feeSee issuer
Credit neededSee issuer

Pros

  • Uncapped 3% on any Samsung Wallet purchase
  • No annual fee
  • Metal card

Cons

  • 3% requires Samsung phone and Wallet
  • Barclays can be inquiry-sensitive (6/24)

Rates and offers change. Confirm today's terms on the issuer's official site before applying. Independent comparison — not financial advice.

This card launched recently (July 22, 2026). Samsung's first U.S. credit card, launched July 22, 2026 at Unpacked with Barclays as issuer.

Samsung Galaxy Card at a glance

IssuerBarclays US
Card networkVisa
Annual feeNone
Rewards rate5% direct Samsung purchases; 3% uncapped via Samsung Wallet; 2% streaming; 1% other
Welcome bonus$200 after $2,000 spend in 90 days
Intro APRNone
Regular APRSee issuer
Foreign transaction feeSee issuer
Credit neededSee issuer
Best forSamsung Galaxy owners who pay with Samsung Wallet

Key features

  • Virtual card plus metal physical card
  • 20% discount on Samsung VIP Advantage membership
  • Applications via Samsung.com

Pros

  • Uncapped 3% on any Samsung Wallet purchase
  • No annual fee
  • Metal card

Cons

  • 3% requires Samsung phone and Wallet
  • Barclays can be inquiry-sensitive (6/24)

Before you apply: terms for new cards change quickly. Confirm the current annual fee, rates, rewards and welcome offer on the issuer's official site. CreditCardCompare is an independent comparison resource, not the card issuer, and this is not financial advice.

Sources: news.samsung.com · home.barclays · doctorofcredit.com

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