Disable Samsung Pay in Settings

The fastest way to turn off Samsung Pay is through your phone's Settings app. Open Settings, scroll down to find Apps or Applications, then search for Samsung Pay in the list. Tap it, and you will see an Uninstall or Disable button — the exact wording depends on your phone model and Android version. If you see Disable, tap it and confirm. If you see only Uninstall Updates, tap that first, then return and tap Disable.

Disabling removes Samsung Pay from your phone without erasing your payment cards or transaction history. If you change your mind later, you can re-enable it the same way. The app will no longer appear on your home screen or lock screen, and it will not process payments.

Remove Samsung Pay from Your Lock Screen

If you want to keep Samsung Pay installed but hide it from your lock screen, you can turn off the lock screen shortcut separately. Swipe up from the bottom of your lock screen to open the shortcuts panel, then look for the Samsung Pay icon. Press and hold it until a menu appears, then select Remove or Turn Off. This keeps the app on your phone but stops it from showing as a quick-access option when your screen is locked.

This approach is useful if you use Samsung Pay occasionally but do not want it when ready visible. You can still open the full app from your home screen or app drawer whenever you need it.

Key Takeaways

  • Disabling Samsung Pay through Settings removes the app from your phone without deleting your saved cards or payment history.
  • You can remove Samsung Pay from your lock screen shortcuts without uninstalling the full app by pressing and holding the icon and selecting Remove.
  • The exact button names vary by phone model and Android version, but you will find the disable option in Settings under Apps or Applications.
  • 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 and tapping Enable next to the app name.

What Happens to Your Saved Cards

When you disable Samsung Pay, your saved payment cards remain stored in Samsung's find server, not on your phone. If you re-enable the app later, your cards will still be there — you will not have to add them again. Samsung does not delete this information when you turn off the app.

If you want to permanently remove your card information from Samsung's system, open Samsung Pay before disabling it, go to Cards, select each card, and tap Delete. Only after you have deleted the cards should you disable the app if you want a complete removal of your payment data.

Disable Samsung Pay Notifications

If you want to keep Samsung Pay installed but stop it from sending notifications, go to Settings, find Apps, select Samsung Pay, and tap Notifications. Toggle off Allow Notifications or Show Notifications. This silences alerts about transactions, offers, and app updates without removing the app itself.

You can also manage notifications by going directly into the Samsung Pay app. Open it, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), select Settings, then Notifications, and turn off the types of alerts you do not want to receive.

Turn Off Samsung Pay on Specific Devices

If you use Samsung Pay on multiple devices — a phone and a tablet, for example — you can disable it on one without affecting the others. Each device has its own Settings app and its own Samsung Pay installation. Disabling it on your phone will not turn it off on your tablet.

If you have registered the same card on multiple devices and want to stop using Samsung Pay everywhere, you will need to disable the app on each device separately. Alternatively, you can contact your bank or card issuer to revoke Samsung Pay's access to your card across all devices at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will disabling Samsung Pay delete my transaction history?

No. Your past transactions remain in Samsung's records even after you disable the app. If you re-enable Samsung Pay later, you can view your full history again. Only your saved cards are stored; your transaction log is separate and is not affected by disabling the app.

Can I turn off Samsung Pay without uninstalling it?

Yes. You can disable notifications, remove it from your lock screen, or disable the app entirely through Settings. Disabling is different from uninstalling — the app stays on your phone but does not run or send alerts. You can re-enable it anytime.

What if I do not see a Disable button, only Uninstall?

Samsung Pay comes pre-installed on most Samsung phones and cannot be fully uninstalled, only disabled. If you see Uninstall Updates instead of Disable, tap that first to remove recent updates, then return to the app page and the Disable option should appear.

Does turning off Samsung Pay affect Google Pay or other payment apps?

No. Each payment app is independent. Disabling Samsung Pay does not change Google Pay, your bank's app, or any other payment method on your phone. You can use those apps normally.

How do I completely remove my card information from Samsung?

Open Samsung Pay, go to Cards, select each card one at a time, and tap Delete. Then disable the app through Settings. This removes both the app and your stored payment data from your phone and Samsung's servers.