News > Phones Samsung Galaxy Owners Can Digitally Store Vaccination Status Using Samsung Pay By Allison Murray Allison Murray Twitter Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 18, 2021 03:29PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr Twitter University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Phones Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Samsung Galaxy devices now will allow users to input their COVID-19 vaccination records within Samsung Pay. In a partnership with The Commons Project, users can verify their vaccination status through the CommonHealth app and download their immunization record, CNET reported. Then, you’ll have to upload your record to Samsung Pay. Getty Images/Morsa Images The tech allows you to show your status wherever it’s required, and even share it through a QR code within the app. “CommonHealth’s collaboration with Samsung marks another important milestone as the availability and acceptance of SMART Health Cards as the standard for digital vaccination records continues to expand,” said JP Pollak, co-founder and chief architect of The Commons Project, in a press release. “As a leading mobile device manufacturer and digital wallet, Samsung offers a secure and easily accessible place for consumers to store this vital health information.” Only Samsung Galaxy phones with Samsung Pay capabilities have this new feature, including the Galaxy S devices, Galaxy Note lineup, Galaxy A series, and more. Since some Samsung smartwatches support Samsung Pay, you'll be able to use this digital verification method, as well. Android users who don't have a Samsung Galaxy phone can still upload their COVID vaccination card or test information using Google Pay. Samsung Pay’s digital wallet features go beyond just storing your vaccination card—you also can store your credit or debit card and gift or memberships cards within the app, so that you don't have to carry a physical wallet with you. Apple has a similar digital wallet feature in its Wallet app, but takes it one step further by allowing you to upload your driver’s license or state ID (in participating states). In addition, some universities and colleges in the US and Canada now allow students to upload their student ID using the Wallet app. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. Thank you for signing up! Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit