Stripe Added Samsung Pay to Crypto Onramp
The update arrived in the React Native SDK version 0.75.0 released on August 18, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Financial Services
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Stripe integrated Samsung Pay support into its Crypto Onramp tools for Android applications using React Native. This feature, introduced on August 18, 2026, allows developers to offer an additional digital wallet option for users purchasing crypto with fiat.
Why it matters
The integration expands the payment methods available for users acquiring digital assets through Stripe's platform. It simplifies the user experience by enabling direct wallet payments within applications without developers needing to handle sensitive payment data.
Stripe launched version 0.75.0 of its React Native SDK to support Samsung Pay, following the introduction of its fiat-to-crypto onramp in 2022. The company also recently completed the $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge to bolster its stablecoin capabilities.
The players
Stripe
Stripe is a financial technology company that provides payment processing software and application programming interfaces for e-commerce websites and mobile applications.
Bridge
Bridge is a financial technology firm recently acquired by Stripe for approximately $1.1 billion to expand stablecoin-backed payment infrastructure.
The details
The SDK version 0.75.0 provides developers with specific components for payment configuration, availability checks, and payment collection. By leveraging Stripe to manage sensitive payment information, developers can reduce their own backend security requirements.
Timeline
Stripe introduced its fiat-to-crypto onramp in 2022.
Stripe launched Stablecoin Financial Accounts in 2025.
Stripe released React Native SDK version 0.75.0 on Aug. 18, 2026.
Stripe released React Native SDK version 0.77.0 on Sept. 16, 2026.
Market Landscape
This integration follows a series of aggressive moves by Stripe to solidify its infrastructure for digital asset payments. It positions the company to compete more effectively in the global cross-border payments market alongside its recent stablecoin initiatives.
Users of Android applications utilizing Stripe's SDK will gain access to Samsung Pay for purchasing digital assets with fiat currency. This change streamlines the checkout process for consumers, making it faster to fund crypto accounts without manually entering card details.
The takeaway
The expansion of digital wallet support reflects the ongoing effort to normalize cryptocurrency transactions for mainstream consumers. Developers should monitor future SDK updates to ensure their payment interfaces remain optimized for current user preferences.
Further reading
Learn more about evolving payment integrations in the Financial Services section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Crypto.
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