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Walmart is finally adding Apple Pay and Google Pay
The Verge • • business
Key Points:
- Walmart will start accepting Google Pay and Apple Pay via tap-to-pay at select Walmart and Sam’s Club locations beginning August 24th, with plans to expand to all US stores by the end of 2026 and gas stations by mid-2027.
- The move marks a significant shift for Walmart, which was previously one of the last major retailers not supporting NFC-based payments like Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- Walmart initially promoted its own Walmart Pay system and the now-defunct CurrentC payment service, emphasizing alternative payment options over NFC technology.
- The company stated the change aims to provide customers with more payment choices, complementing existing options such as cash, credit cards, and Walmart Pay.
