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Walmart finally adds Apple Pay in major contactless payment capitulation

After years of resisting Apple’s mobile payment system, Walmart is finally rolling out Apple Pay and other contactless options. The world’s largest retailer announced Friday that it will begin accepting Tap. . .
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August 24, 2026
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Walmart finally adds Apple Pay in major contactless payment capitulation
WHAT HAPPENED
After years of resisting Apple’s mobile payment system, Walmart is finally rolling out Apple Pay and other contactless options. The world’s largest retailer announced Friday that it will begin accepting Tap to Pay — including Apple Pay — at select U. Customers and members will be able to pay by tapping eligible contactless cards, phones, or smartwatches. They can also add their Walmart, Sam’s Club, and OnePay cards to digital wallets for easier use. Walmart framed the move as part of a broader effort to give shoppers more choice and make checkout simpler and more convenient, alongside existing methods such as cash, traditional cards, Walmart Pay, and Sam’s Club’s Scan & Go.
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