# Digital Wallet Car Keys Samsung Wallet and Mercedes-Benz Partnered for Digital Car Keys By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-06-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-wallet-and-mercedesbenz References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/samsung-wallet-your-new-digital-key-for-mercedes-benz/) & [news.samsung](https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-wallet-adds-digital-key-compatibility-for-mercedes-benz)  [Samsung Wallet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-travel-wallets) and [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-pay) have announced a new partnership that will see Samsung [Galaxy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-express) smartphone users able to interact with their vehicle directly from their device. The Samsung Wallet Digital Key feature will roll out starting in July 2025 and eliminates the need for physical keys to help drivers streamline their everyday experience. The digital car key capability is made possible thank to the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology inside the smartphones, while also adhering to the EAL6+ security standards to ensure an attention to safety. The Samsung Wallet and Mercedes-Benz partnership for digital car keys will also enable drivers to share access with friends, family and other authorized persons to help further streamline the ways they can use their vehicle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 44% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Digital Vehicle Access:** Integration of digital wallet systems and car access is transforming traditional car ownership by replacing physical keys with secure, smartphone-enabled access. - **Ultra-wideband Technology:** The implementation of UWB technology in smartphones is revolutionizing the automotive sector by enabling precise, secure, and seamless car key functionality. - **Shared Mobility Solutions:** Digital car keys simplify the process of shared vehicle access, enhancing the convenience and adoption of car-sharing amongst multiple users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Technology:** Collaboration between car manufacturers and tech companies is pioneering advancements in cars' connectivity and functionality through smartphone integration. - **Mobile Security:** Evolving security standards, such as EAL6+, are crucial as smartphones increasingly double as access tools, merging convenience with advanced protection. - **Telecommunications:** Smartphone enhancements like UWB are setting new standards for connectivity and interaction, driving changes not only in user experience but also in related infrastructure demands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Digital Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-wallet.md) - [Cross-Platform Car Key Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bmw-digital-key.md) - [Flexible Mobile Bank Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-express.md) - [Smartphone-Centric Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlage-encode-plus.md) - [Integrated Travel Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-travel-wallets.md) - [Virtual Smartphone Hotel Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-hotel-key.md) - [Collaboration Automotive Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-bmw-m-edition.md) - [In-Car Fuel Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-pay.md) - [In-Store Installment Payment Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instore-installment-payment.md)