Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods

Walmart has announced that it will begin accepting tap-to-pay payment methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, at its retail locations. The rollout of this new payment functionality is scheduled to begin later this month.

This move marks a significant shift for the retailer, which has historically relied on its own proprietary payment system, Walmart Pay, rather than integrating third-party contactless payment platforms. The update will allow customers to use their mobile devices and contactless cards to complete transactions at checkout.