Walmart Tap to Pay: Contactless Apple Pay is finally coming to Walmart
Walmart and Sam's Club stores will soon accept contactless "Tap to Pay" payment methods, including Apple Pay.
Walmart is set to introduce Apple Pay and Google Pay contactless payment options to its checkout lanes, marking a significant upgrade for the retail giant. The big-box store and its subsidiary, Sam's Club, will begin accepting these mainstream payment methods starting Monday, August 24. Walmart initially offered U.S. shoppers traditional payment methods such as cash, checks, gift cards, credit cards, and EBT cards, or the app-based Scan & Go feature.
However, Walmart Pay, an exclusive contactless payment option within the Walmart mobile app, never gained widespread traction. Unlike NFC-based Tap to Pay options, Walmart Pay utilized scannable QR codes. The company's decision to add Tap to Pay support in the U.S. stems from a commitment to streamline the process of managing and using money, as well as customer demand, as evidenced by the passionate comments shared on their social media platforms.
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