Turn off Samsung Pay in Settings
The fastest way to disable 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'll see an Uninstall or Disable button—which one appears depends on whether Samsung Pay came pre-installed on your model. If you see Disable, tap it and confirm. If you see Uninstall, tap that instead.
On some Samsung phones, Samsung Pay lives under Settings > Apps > Samsung Pay, while others organize it under Settings > Applications > process Manager. The exact path varies slightly by Android version and your phone's model year, but the app name stays the same. Once disabled or uninstalled, Samsung Pay will no longer appear on your lock screen or home screen, and you won't receive notifications from it.
Key Takeaways
- You can disable Samsung Pay by opening Settings, finding the app in your Applications list, and tapping Disable or Uninstall.
- Disabling removes the app from your phone but keeps it installed; uninstalling removes it entirely and frees up storage space.
- If you only want to stop using Samsung Pay for payments without removing it, you can remove your cards from the app instead.
- You can re-enable or reinstall Samsung Pay later from the same Settings menu or from the Galaxy Store if you change your mind.
Remove Your Cards Without Disabling the App
If you want to keep Samsung Pay installed but stop using it for payments, you can remove all your saved cards instead. Open the Samsung Pay app, tap the menu icon (usually three horizontal lines), and go to Cards. Select each card you've added and choose Remove or Delete. Without any cards stored, Samsung Pay can't process payments, even if the app is still on your phone.
This approach is useful if you think you might use Samsung Pay again later or if another app or service depends on Samsung Pay being present. Removing cards takes less than a minute and doesn't affect any other Samsung services or your phone's performance.
Disable Samsung Pay Notifications
If you want to keep Samsung Pay but silence its alerts, you can turn off notifications without uninstalling it. Go to Settings > Apps > Samsung Pay > Notifications and toggle the switch to Off. You can also customize which types of notifications you receive—for example, allowing transaction confirmations but blocking promotional messages.
This middle ground lets the app stay on your phone for occasional use while preventing it from interrupting you with alerts. You'll still see Samsung Pay on your lock screen if you swipe for it, but it won't send pop-ups or badge notifications.
Prevent Samsung Pay From Appearing on Your Lock Screen
Samsung Pay typically shows up when you swipe up from the bottom of your lock screen. To hide it, open Settings > Lock Screen and look for an option called Shortcuts, Quick Access, or Apps on Lock Screen—the exact name depends on your Android version. Find Samsung Pay in the list and toggle it off or remove it from the shortcuts.
This keeps the app installed but removes the quick-access button, so you'd have to open Samsung Pay manually from your app drawer if you ever wanted to use it. It's a good choice if you prefer a cleaner lock screen but aren't ready to uninstall the app entirely.
Uninstall vs. Disable: Which One to Choose
If Samsung Pay came pre-installed on your phone, you'll usually see a Disable button instead of Uninstall. Disabling removes the app from view and stops it from running in the background, but Samsung's system files remain on your phone. Uninstalling (available if you downloaded Samsung Pay separately) removes the entire app and frees up storage space.
For most people, disabling is enough. It stops Samsung Pay from bothering you without using extra steps. If you're running low on storage or want a completely clean slate, uninstalling is the better choice. Both can be reversed later—you can re-enable a disabled app through Settings, or reinstall an uninstalled app from the Galaxy Store.
Reinstall Samsung Pay If You Change Your Mind
If you disabled Samsung Pay and want to turn it back on, go to Settings > Apps > Samsung Pay and tap Enable. The app will reappear on your phone with all your previous settings intact.
If you uninstalled it completely, open the Galaxy Store app (Samsung's app marketplace), search for Samsung Pay, and tap Install. You'll need to set up your cards again, but the process takes only a few minutes. You can also find Samsung Pay in the Google Play Store on some models.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will turning off Samsung Pay affect my other Samsung services?
No. Disabling or uninstalling Samsung Pay does not affect Samsung Wallet, Samsung Health, Samsung Internet, or any other Samsung app. Each service runs independently, so removing Samsung Pay won't break anything else on your phone.
Can I use Google Pay or Apple Pay instead if I turn off Samsung Pay?
Yes. You can install and use Google Pay, Apple Pay (on compatible devices), or any other mobile payment app alongside or instead of Samsung Pay. Your phone can have multiple payment apps at once, and you choose which one to use when you pay.
What happens to my saved cards when I disable Samsung Pay?
Your card information stays encrypted on your phone if you disable the app. If you uninstall it, the cards are deleted. Either way, your actual bank accounts and credit cards are not affected—only the copies stored in Samsung Pay are removed.
Does disabling Samsung Pay save battery or storage space?
Disabling stops the app from running in the background, which may save a small amount of battery over time. Uninstalling frees up storage space, though Samsung Pay typically uses less than 100 MB. The difference is usually noticeable only if your phone is already running very low on space or battery.
Can my bank or credit card company see that I disabled Samsung Pay?
No. Your bank has no way to know whether you're using Samsung Pay, Google Pay, or any other payment method. Disabling the app is entirely between you and your phone—it doesn't notify your bank or affect your account.