Samsung Pay can be removed in a few minutes through your phone's settings
Removing Samsung Pay from your Samsung phone means uninstalling the app and turning off the service that lets you pay with your device at card readers. The process is straightforward: you go into your phone's settings, find the Samsung Pay app, and uninstall it. If you have cards or accounts saved in Samsung Pay, those are deleted when you remove the app. You can reinstall Samsung Pay later if you change your mind.
The steps differ slightly depending on whether you want to remove the app entirely or just stop using it while keeping it installed. Most people find it faster to uninstall completely, but some prefer to keep the app and straightforward delete their payment information first.
Key Takeaways
- Uninstalling Samsung Pay through Settings removes the app and all saved payment cards from your phone.
- You can delete individual cards from Samsung Pay without uninstalling the app if you want to keep it but stop using it.
- Removing Samsung Pay does not affect your bank account or credit cards — only the app on your phone is deleted.
- You can reinstall Samsung Pay from the Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store at any time.
How to uninstall Samsung Pay completely
Open Settings on your phone. Scroll down and tap Apps (on some Samsung phones this is called process Manager). Look for Samsung Pay in the list and tap it.
At the top of the Samsung Pay app information screen, you will see an Uninstall button. Tap it. Your phone will ask you to confirm — tap Uninstall again. The app will be removed from your phone within a few seconds, and all saved cards and payment information will be deleted.
If you do not see an Uninstall button, your phone may have Samsung Pay installed as a system app that cannot be removed. In that case, you can disable it instead: tap Disable instead of Uninstall. A disabled app does not run and does not appear on your home screen, though it takes up a small amount of storage space.
How to delete individual cards without removing the app
If you want to keep Samsung Pay installed but remove your payment information, open the Samsung Pay app. Tap the card you want to delete. At the bottom of the card details screen, look for Delete Card or a trash icon and tap it. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Repeat this for each card you have saved. Once all cards are deleted, Samsung Pay will still be on your phone but will not have any payment methods linked to it. You can add new cards later without reinstalling.
What happens to your bank account and cards when you remove Samsung Pay
Removing Samsung Pay from your phone does not close your bank account or credit cards. The app is straightforward deleted from your device. Your bank and card companies have no record that you used Samsung Pay, and removing the app does not notify them or change anything on their end.
If you were using Samsung Pay to make payments, those transactions are already recorded by your bank and card companies. Removing the app does not erase transaction history or affect your account in any way.
How to reinstall Samsung Pay if you change your mind
Open the Google Play Store or the Samsung Galaxy Store on your phone. Search for Samsung Pay. Tap Install. Once the app is installed, open it and follow the setup steps to add your cards back.
You will need to re-enter your card information because the app does not store it in the cloud. Your transaction history will not be restored — that stays with your bank. The reinstalled app will be the same as a fresh installation.
Removing Samsung Pay from a work phone or shared device
If your phone is managed by your employer or school, you may not have permission to uninstall Samsung Pay. Contact your IT department or device administrator to request removal. They control which apps can be installed or removed on managed devices.
If the phone is shared with family members, removing Samsung Pay will delete it for everyone who uses that device. Make sure other users are aware before you uninstall.
Troubleshooting: Samsung Pay won't uninstall
If you tap Uninstall and nothing happens, your phone may have Samsung Pay locked as a system app. Try disabling it instead of uninstalling it. Go to Settings > Apps > Samsung Pay and tap Disable. This stops the app from running and removes it from your app drawer.
If you see a message saying you need to remove Samsung Pay as a device administrator, go to Settings > Biometrics and Security > Device Administrators (or Security > Device Admin on older phones). Find Samsung Pay in the list, tap it, and tap Deactivate. Then try uninstalling again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will removing Samsung Pay affect my Samsung account?
No. Samsung Pay is a separate app from your Samsung account. Removing it does not log you out of your Samsung account or affect any other Samsung services you use, such as Samsung Cloud or the Galaxy Store.
Can I remove Samsung Pay if I use it to pay for things?
Yes. You can uninstall it at any time. If you remove it, you will need to use a physical card or a different payment method on your phone until you reinstall Samsung Pay or set up another mobile payment app.
Does uninstalling Samsung Pay delete my transaction history?
No. Your transaction history stays with your bank and credit card company. They keep records of all payments you made through Samsung Pay. Removing the app only deletes the app itself and the cards saved within it.
What if I see Samsung Pay in my settings but it's not on my home screen?
The app may be hidden or disabled. Go to Settings > Apps > Samsung Pay. If you see a Disable button instead of Uninstall, the app is disabled. Tap Enable to turn it back on, or tap Uninstall if the option appears.
Can I remove Samsung Pay temporarily and add it back later?
Yes. You can uninstall Samsung Pay and reinstall it from the Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store whenever you want. You will need to re-enter your card information when you reinstall.