Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
August 21, 2026 / 4:42 PM EDT / CBS News
Walmart will soon let its customers make purchases using Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods, the retail giant said on Friday.
Beginning on Aug. 24, customers at select Walmart stores will be able to choose a tap-to-pay option at checkout, allowing them to make purchases with Apple Pay, Google Pay and other digital payment technologies.
Walmart intends to roll out tap-to-pay at all Walmart and Sam's Club locations by the end of 2026, while the service will be available at the retailer's gas stations by mid-2027, the company said.
"It all comes back to giving customers and members more choice and making everyday shopping a little easier — from how they manage their money to how they pay at checkout," the company said in a statement.
Walmart held off on accepting commonly used digital payment methods to encourage customers to use its Walmart Pay system, which required QR codes.