Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd has recently unveiled an enhanced Samsung Wallet experience for both French residents and tourists in France. This new update promises to be even smarter and more streamlined, ensuring a seamless user experience. Starting this summer, Samsung Wallet is expanding its services to include integration with Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) on Samsung Galaxy devices. This means that users will be able to enjoy smooth and convenient public transportation services throughout the Île-de-France region, thanks to easy access to the Navigo Travel Card. The inclusion of the Add to Wallet function will greatly enhance the convenience for tourists visiting the area, allowing them to effortlessly experience the top attractions and sites in Paris. In collaboration with Air France, Samsung Wallet will provide a seamless flight ticket management experience on Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
“We are delighted to contribute to the improvement of accessibility through our technological advancements for Île-de-France Mobilités and Air France,” expressed Woncheol Chai, the Head of Digital Wallet Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “With the addition of innovative travel management features to Samsung Wallet, we are enhancing the convenience for both residents of France and tourists visiting the country, perfectly timed for the upcoming bustling summer travel period.”
Facilitating Convenient Local Transportation in Paris
During the summer months, people in Île-de-France can look forward to a convenient and efficient public transportation system, thanks to the comprehensive support provided by IDFM. Accessing the IDF Mobilités app is a breeze with a convenient pre-loaded shortcut located under the Transit menu of Samsung Wallet.
Aside from convenient city navigation, travelers can avoid waiting in ticket queues and dealing with unmanned ticket booths. With Samsung Galaxy devices, users can conveniently tap their phones to access buses, metros, and RER lines, eliminating the need for physical cards or tickets and making transportation a seamless experience.
Discovering the Ease of Travel in France
Not only in Paris, but Samsung Galaxy users can also experience the convenience of using payment card-based transit in various cities in France, such as Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Lille, and Aix-en-Provence. In addition, the RoissyBus and OrlyBus shuttle services offer convenient and efficient transportation options for travelers going between the city center and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. Thanks to this feature, Samsung Galaxy users can conveniently tap their device to make payments and quickly get on their way, enhancing the speed and ease of transportation.
International travelers can now conveniently add their boarding passes to Samsung Wallet, thanks to the extended functionality of the Add to Wallet feature. This update includes Air France and partner flights, making it easier for Samsung Galaxy users to access their boarding passes. In addition, travelers from other countries can have peace of mind knowing that international payments and Add to Wallet features will function seamlessly while visiting France. Upon reaching their destination, travelers will receive a push notification to discover these features, making sure they are aware of everything Samsung Wallet has to offer during their visit to the region – from improved sight-seeing and local transportation to simplified international travel.
Improving Tourism Across Attractions
Samsung Wallet now offers the convenient Add to Wallet feature for tickets to popular landmarks and attractions, allowing easy access from any Samsung Galaxy device. Discover the abundance of entertainment options in France, ranging from iconic landmarks like the Palace of Versailles to a wide selection of over 200 cinemas.
