Once your new Samsung Money by SoFi cash management account is funded with $1 or more a digital card will be instantly added to your Samsung Pay wallet and may be used immediately.
A physical card will also be mailed to the address you provided. To activate your physical card:
- Log into your Samsung Money by SoFi account.
- Select Account Details.
- Choose Debit Card.
- Then Select Activate card.
- When prompted, tap your new card to the back of your phone to activate.
Note: If you have a Galaxy Flip, tap your card towards the bottom of your phone instead.
Some helpful tips if your phone doesn’t register your card:
- When tapping, place the upper portion of your phone (camera area) onto the card’s chip.
- Make sure NFC is turned on.
- From home, swipe up to access Apps.
- Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and payment, and then tap On/Off to enable or disable the option.
Remove any covering, like protective cases or card holder pouches, from the back of the phone.