Samsung Wallet just matched Apple Wallet and Google Wallet on digital passports

https://www.tomsguide.com/author/tom-pritchard· May 27, 2026 · 10:43 AM UTC ·11 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 39 views

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Samsung Wallet has introduced support for digital passports, aligning it with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. This feature, developed in partnership with CLEAR, allows users to verify their identity at over 250 TSA checkpoints without needing a physical passport. However, the digital ID is currently only available for U.S. passport holders and is limited to domestic flights.

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▪Samsung Wallet now supports digital passports through a partnership with CLEAR.
▪The digital ID can be used at over 250 TSA checkpoints and select sports arenas.
▪Users still need to carry a physical passport for international travel and additional verification.

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▪ Apple Wallet digital ID support expands to Arkansas — 9to5Mac
▪ Samsung Wallet finally catches up to Apple and Google with digital passport support — Android Police
▪ Samsung Wallet catches up to Google and Apple with digital passport support — Android Authority

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Phones Android Phones Samsung Phones Samsung Wallet just matched Apple Wallet and Google Wallet on digital passports News By Tom Pritchard published 27 May 2026 Digital passports finally come to Samsung's default wallet app When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Samsung phones are finally catching up with iPhones and other Android phones, with the news this week that Samsung Wallet will now support digital passports thanks to a partnership with CLEAR.

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