Discover cardholders can now make payments in the U.S. using Samsung Pay on the latest Samsung Galaxy smartphones and wearables, according to a press release.

"The ability to use Samsung Pay provides Discover cardmembers with yet another innovative and convenient way to pay," Diane Offereins, Discover's president of payment services, said in a statement. "As a growing number of consumers use their mobile devices to make every day purchases, we continue to expand our digital services so cardmembers have more choice in how they use their Discover cards."
 
"We're excited to give Discover cardmembers the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a truly digital wallet," Nana Murugesan, vice president and general manager of service and new business at Samsung Electronics America, said in the release. "Now, Discover cardmembers can shop with the security and simplicity of Samsung Pay, by accessing their Discover card, right alongside membership cards, while enjoying nearby deals, and best of all, leaving bulky wallets at home."