Walmart to Introduce Tap-to-Pay Options Including Apple Pay

Walmart announced on August 21, 2026, that it will begin adding tap-to-pay options in some of its stores and Sam's Club locations in the U.S. starting on August 23, 2026. This move allows customers to use payment methods such as Apple Pay, which has been requested by Walmart customers for years. Previously, customers had to use Walmart's own payment system, which required scanning QR codes at checkout. Walmart stated that the goal is to provide customers and members with more choices in how they pay. The company plans to roll out tap-to-pay options to all stores and clubs by the end of the year, with all Walmart and Sam's Club fuel stations expected to have it by mid-2027. Walmart had previously avoided adopting tap-to-pay technology, promoting its own payment options instead.