Walmart is one of the major US retailers that has refused to support tap-to-pay, but that's pretty much ending soon, as you'll soon be able to use Apple Pay and Google Pay at a Walmart near you.
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Walmart is adding Tap-to-pay (Apple/Google Pay) to select stores from Aug 24, expanding to all US locations by mid-2027, ending its NFC holdout.
Aug 21, 2026 16:04 EDT
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Walmart has announced that starting 24th August (next Monday), it will be adding Tap-to-pay payment options (like Apple Pay and Google Pay) to select Walmart and Sam's Club locations.
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Tap to pay with Google Pay is coming to Walmart.
