Samsung takes on Apple with first Galaxy credit card

LONDON — Samsung Electronics is taking its rivalry with Apple into the US credit card market with the launch of its first credit card, a Galaxy-branded product issued by Barclays on the Visa network.

Samsung Electronics America unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Card on Tuesday, saying the general public can apply online starting Wednesday.

Eligible early-access customers can apply immediately.

The card has no annual fee and offers 5 percent cash rewards on eligible purchases made directly from Samsung ...