Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Summary
Walmart will start accepting Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods at some stores on August 24. The company plans to have this payment option in all Walmart and Sam's Club locations by the end of 2026 and at its gas stations by mid-2027.Key Facts
- Walmart will let customers pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other tap-to-pay options starting August 24 at select stores.
- Tap-to-pay will be available at all Walmart and Sam's Club stores by the end of 2026.
- Walmart gas stations will offer tap-to-pay by mid-2027.
- This change aims to give customers more payment choices and make shopping easier.
- Walmart previously encouraged customers to use its own Walmart Pay app, which uses QR codes.
- Customers have complained that they could not use Apple Pay at Walmart stores before.
- Apple Pay is accepted at over 85% of U.S. retailers.
- This move aligns Walmart with common digital payment methods used nationwide.
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