Walmart ($WMT) will begin accepting contactless payments, including Apple Pay from Apple ($AAPL), ending its years-long holdout as the retailer expands payment options across its U.S. stores, websites and apps.
- Tap to Pay will launch at select Walmart and Sam's Club locations beginning Aug. 24 and expand to all U.S. stores and clubs by the end of 2026.
- Walmart fuel stations are scheduled to receive contactless payment capabilities by mid-2027.
- Customers will be able to pay using eligible contactless cards, smartphones and smartwatches, including through Apple Pay.
- Walmart previously relied on its proprietary Walmart Pay system rather than accepting standard contactless mobile payments in stores.
- The rollout follows Walmart's latest quarterly results, which included its slowest U.S. comparable-sales growth in more than six years amid pricing pressure in its pharmacy business.
Relevant Companies
- Walmart ($WMT) — Rolling out contactless payments across its U.S. retail network.
- Apple ($AAPL) — Apple Pay gains acceptance at the world's largest retailer.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
