Since launch, users have been able to download the Samsung Pay app from Samsung's own dedicated app store. But since enough people aren't aware that place exists, the app inevitably must make it to Google Play as well. And here it is.

Play Store availability doesn't open the app to any more devices than before. Samsung Pay remains a Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, and Note 5 exclusive.

The app made a brief appearance on the Play Store yesterday, as someone apparently pulled the trigger too early. Today is the intended launch date for the app.

The Play Store version doesn't yet match the one available in Samsung's store. When you first run the app after installation, it prompts you download the later version from Samsung. So really, the only reason for this Play Store page to exist is to increase your likelihood of coming across the app.

Samsung Pay went live at the end of last month, and following Verizon's latest OTA update, the mobile payments method is now open to customers on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon.

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