Disable Samsung Pay in Settings

You can turn off Samsung Pay by going into your phone's Settings app, finding the Samsung Pay section, and switching it off. The exact steps depend on which Samsung phone model you have and which version of Android it runs, but the process takes less than a minute and does not delete your payment information.

Open Settings on your Samsung phone. Scroll down and look for Apps or Applications (the name varies by model). Tap it, then search for or scroll to find Samsung Pay. Tap the app name, then look for a toggle or button labeled Disable, Turn Off, or Uninstall. If you see Disable, tap it — this turns off the app without removing it from your phone.

If your phone shows Uninstall instead of Disable, that means Samsung Pay came pre-installed and cannot be fully removed, only disabled. Tap Uninstall Updates if that option appears, then tap Disable. Your phone will revert Samsung Pay to its original factory version and stop it from running in the background.

Key Takeaways

  • Samsung Pay can be disabled through Settings > Apps > Samsung Pay > Disable without deleting your saved payment cards.
  • Disabling Samsung Pay stops the app from running and removes it from your app drawer, but you can turn it back on later from the same menu.
  • If you see only an Uninstall option, tap Uninstall Updates first, then Disable to remove recent updates and turn off the app.
  • Disabling Samsung Pay does not affect other payment methods on your phone, such as Google Pay or your bank's app.
  • You can re-enable Samsung Pay at any time by returning to Settings, finding the app, and tapping Enable.

Remove Samsung Pay from Your Lock Screen and Home Screen

Even if you do not disable the app entirely, you can remove Samsung Pay shortcuts from places where it appears by default. Samsung Pay often shows up as a quick-access button on your lock screen or as a widget on your home screen. Removing these does not turn off the app, but it makes it harder to open by accident.

To remove the lock screen shortcut, go to Settings > Lock Screen > Shortcuts (or Lock Screen and Security depending on your model). Look for Samsung Pay in the list and tap the minus sign or toggle to remove it. To remove a home screen widget, long-press the Samsung Pay widget on your home screen, then tap Remove or drag it to the trash icon at the top of the screen.

Turn Off Samsung Pay Notifications

If you want to keep Samsung Pay installed but stop it from sending you alerts, you can disable notifications without disabling the entire app. Go to Settings > Apps > Samsung Pay > Notifications. Toggle off Allow Notifications or Show Notifications. This stops Samsung Pay from sending you alerts about transactions, promotions, or app updates.

You can also manage notifications from your notification panel. Swipe down from the top of your screen twice to open the full notification shade, find any Samsung Pay notification, long-press it, and tap Manage Notifications or Turn Off Notifications.

Remove Your Payment Cards from Samsung Pay

If you want to keep the app but remove your stored payment information, open Samsung Pay and go to the Cards or Wallet tab. Long-press or swipe on each card you want to remove, then tap Delete, Remove, or Trash. You can remove all your cards and leave Samsung Pay installed but empty, so it cannot process payments even if someone opens it.

Removing cards does not delete them from your bank — your bank still has your card information. You can add them back to Samsung Pay later if you change your mind. Some phones also let you set a PIN or biometric lock on Samsung Pay itself, so even if the app is open, a payment cannot go through without your fingerprint or password.

What Happens When You Disable Samsung Pay

Disabling Samsung Pay stops the app from running in the background and removes it from your app drawer. You will no longer see it in your list of installed apps, and it will not send notifications or use your phone's resources. However, your saved payment cards remain stored on your phone in Samsung's find folder, so if you re-enable the app later, your cards will still be there.

Disabling Samsung Pay does not affect any other payment method on your phone. Google Pay, your bank's mobile app, or any other payment service will continue to work normally. If a store or website asks you to pay with Samsung Pay and you have disabled it, you can straightforward choose a different payment method instead.

Re-Enable Samsung Pay If You Change Your Mind

If you disable Samsung Pay and later want to turn it back on, the process is straightforward. Go to Settings > Apps > find Samsung Pay (you may need to toggle a switch to show disabled apps). Tap Enable. The app will reappear in your app drawer, and your saved cards will be ready to use.

If you completely uninstalled Samsung Pay updates and want to restore the latest version, go to the Google Play Store, search for Samsung Pay, and tap Install or Update. Your phone will read the current version and your cards will sync back to the app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will disabling Samsung Pay delete my saved credit cards?

No. Your card information stays stored on your phone even after you disable the app. If you re-enable Samsung Pay later, your cards will still be there and ready to use. The cards themselves remain with your bank — disabling the app only stops Samsung Pay from accessing them.

Can I disable Samsung Pay if it came pre-installed on my phone?

Yes. Pre-installed apps can be disabled even if they cannot be fully uninstalled. Go to Settings > Apps > Samsung Pay and tap Disable. If you see Uninstall Updates first, tap that, then tap Disable. The app will stop running and disappear from your app drawer.

What if I only want to remove Samsung Pay from my lock screen?

You do not need to disable the entire app. Go to Settings > Lock Screen > Shortcuts and toggle off Samsung Pay. The app will stay installed and you can still open it from your app drawer, but it will no longer appear as a quick-access button on your lock screen.

Does disabling Samsung Pay affect Google Pay or other payment apps?

No. Disabling Samsung Pay does not change any other app on your phone. Google Pay, Apple Pay, your bank's app, or any other payment service will work exactly as before. You can use any payment method you want regardless of whether Samsung Pay is on or off.

Can I remove my cards from Samsung Pay without disabling the app?

Yes. Open Samsung Pay, go to your Cards or Wallet, long-press each card, and tap Delete or Remove. Your cards will be gone from Samsung Pay, but the app will still be installed. You can add cards back anytime by opening the app and following the setup steps.