Samsung has announced that it will soon allow users to store their COVID-19 vaccine card in the company’s mobile app. This is a big step forward for the safety of Samsung customers, as it will make it easier for them to get vaccinated against the virus. The move comes as a response to growing concerns about the virus and its potential effects on health. Samsung has already implemented other measures to protect its customers, such as requiring users to have a physical copy of their vaccination certificate when they first sign up for Samsung Pay. This move is also a good example of how companies can work together to keep their customers safe. By allowing users to store their vaccine card in the app, Samsung is making sure that all of its customers are able to get vaccinated and protect themselves from any potential risks associated with COVID-19.
Samsung announced it will roll out the update that allows you to add your vaccine info to Samsung Pay over the next two weeks. Adding your vaccine information will only be available in the United States, which prevents a lot of people from taking advantage of it.
The vaccine data will come from the CommonHealth app, which can be downloaded from Google Play. You’ll need to register for an account and verify your information to ensure that you are who you say you are.
You can then tap “Add to Samsung Pay” to take the data from the CommonHealth app and move it to your Samsung pay app. Once you do all that, you’ll get a digital version of your COVID-19 vaccine card and a QR code that you can use quickly and easily.
As more and more consumers use their Samsung devices as a digital wallet it is a natural extension to make COVID-19 vaccination records more easily accessible,” said Rob White, Sr. Director of Product for Samsung Pay, Samsung Electronics America.
The biggest issue with something like this is acceptance—will the places that require proof of vaccine take this as acceptable documentation? There doesn’t seem to be a standard for vaccine card verification out there. Some businesses will take a simple picture of your card from your phone, and some are stricter. We’ll have to wait and see if anyone has issues getting Samsung Pay’s vaccine card accepted.
