Samsung on Thursday informed through a press release that it has entered into a partnership with Paytm brand owner One97 Communications, in which Samsung Galaxy device users will now get access to Paytm’s services on Samsung Wallet. In this, users will be able to do flight and bus booking, movie ticket purchase and event booking. The service has been launched. The aim of both the companies is to make the buying experience of their users easy and enjoyable. Galaxy smartphone users who use the Paytm app for flight, bus and movie bookings and the Paytm Insider app for event bookings will be able to add their tickets directly to the Samsung Wallet using the ‘Add to Samsung Wallet’ functionality.
From this Samsung Galaxy Devices Users will be able to avoid long queues at ticket counters in airports, bus terminals, cinema halls, event locations etc. and can directly enter by showing the tickets stored in the wallet. Not only this, Samsung India and Paytm will soon offer discounts of up to Rs 1,150 on the first booking of the newly launched services.
Because Paytm app is considered a popular platform for travel and event booking for Indians, Samsung Its partnership with opens new ways for users to access Paytm services.
Speaking on the occasion, Madhur Chaturvedi, Senior Director, MX Business, Samsung India, said, “Samsung Wallet is a popular mobile tap and pay solution in India, which has been constantly evolving since its launch in 2017. We are delighted to launch new features on Samsung Wallet in collaboration with Paytm. These features allow Galaxy smartphone users to easily purchase bus and airline tickets, as well as movie and event tickets, without the need to switch between multiple apps. Moreover, users can access these tickets by swiping on the home screen of their Galaxy smartphone.”
Meanwhile, a Paytm spokesperson said, “As the pioneer of mobile payments, we are excited to partner with consumer electronics giant Samsung India in our continued endeavour to bring convenience to Indians and ensure a superior user experience.”