Walmart is finally adding Apple Pay and Google Pay
Walmart has announced that it will begin supporting Apple Pay and Google Pay at select locations starting August 24th. This move marks a significant shift for the retailer, which previously relied exclusively on its own proprietary payment system.
Why it matters
As one of the last major retailers to adopt NFC-based payments, Walmart's decision signals a major shift in consumer convenience and retail technology standards.
Walmart will soon allow you to pay for your items with Google Pay or Apple Pay. In an announcement on Friday, Walmart says it’s going to bring tap-to-pay capabilities to “select” Walmart and Sam’s Club locations starting August 24th, before rolling out support to all US stores by the end of 2026 and gas stations by mid-2027.
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