Walmart adding Apple Pay, other tap-to-pay options
Walmart announced Friday that some of its stores and Sam's Club locations will add tap-to-pay options in the U.S. beginning Monday. Why it matters: Tap-to-pay has eluded Walmart customers, who instead had to rely on the company's Walmart Pay system, which required scanning QR codes at checkout. What they're saying: "We want customers and members to have choice in how they pay, so they can check…
Walmart has announced that certain of its U.S. stores, including Sam's Club locations, will introduce tap-to-pay options starting Monday. This development is noteworthy because, prior to this, Walmart customers had to rely on Walmart Pay, a system that necessitated scanning QR codes at the checkout counter.
In a press release, Walmart stated that it aims to provide customers and members with a range of payment choices. The company believes this move will facilitate smoother and more convenient shopping experiences, encompassing aspects such as financial management and checkout procedures.
The rollout of tap-to-pay technology is set to extend to all Walmart and Sam's Club stores and fuel stations by the end of the year, according to Walmart. Moreover, the company intends to have tap-to-pay functionality operational at Walmart fuel stations by mid-2027.
It is worth mentioning that Walmart has traditionally been one of the few retail chains to steer clear of adopting tap-to-pay technology. Instead, the company has marketed its own payment solutions, such as Walmart Pay and Scan-and-Go, particularly at Sam's Club stores. Customers of Walmart have been requesting Apple Pay and tap payment options for an extended period.
In the past, Walmart collaborated with other retailers to address the Apple Pay system in the 2010s, opting for a technology called CurrentC. However, this form of payment was discontinued in 2016.
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