{
  "id": 2403586,
  "title": "Walmart is giving shoppers something they've wanted for years: Apple Pay",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/walmart-is-giving-shoppers-something-theyve-wanted-for-years-apple-pay",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-21T15:32:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-start-accepting-tap-pay-options-stores-clubs-apple-google-2026-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Walmart is expanding its contactless payment options at checkout stations in the United States, beginning on August 24 and continuing throughout the year. The retailer will introduce tap-to-pay functionality that allows customers to utilize contactless cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. This move comes after Walmart had historically been reluctant to adopt the technology, which has become commonplace among competitors. Customers will be able to use their eligible contactless cards, smartphones, or smartwatches for payments, including Apple Pay and Google Pay. The company aims to provide more choices for shoppers and enhance the overall shopping experience. Fuel stations are expected to upgrade their systems by mid-2027.",
  "summary": "Walmart said it is adding tap-to-pay to its checkout stations starting this week, allowing contactless cards, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}