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The retailer will begin adding tap-to-pay options at select stores on Aug. 24, with full rollout expected by end of 2026
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Walmart $WMT announced Friday that it will add contactless payment support — including Apple $AAPL Pay and Google $GOOGL Pay — to all of its U.S. stores and Sam's Club locations by the end of 2026, ending a long resistance to the technology.
The rollout begins Aug. 24 at select Walmart and Sam's Club locations, the company said. Fuel stations will be added by mid-2027. Customers will be able to pay using contactless cards, phones, or smartwatches, and can also add eligible Walmart, Sam's Club, and OnePay cards to their digital wallets.
