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Walmart to finally start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay

Walmart will soon accept Apple Pay and Google Pay, ending a long-standing policy.

By · Published August 21, 2026  17:28 UTC · Updated August 24, 2026  16:32 UTC

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Walmart announced the rollout of tap-to-pay options, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, across all its stores and Sam's Club locations. The new payment method was set to begin on August 24, with full implementation expected by the end of the year.

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  • Primary Driver: Walmart will soon accept Apple Pay and Google Pay, ending a long-standing policy.
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Walmart will start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay on August 24. The change comes after years of customer requests and a push for contactless payments. The rollout will occur in Walmart and Sam's Club stores.

The move is part of a broader trend toward contactless payments. Bloomberg.com and TechCrunch both note that Walmart is responding to customer demand for more convenient payment options. The rollout is not yet specified for Walmart's online platform.

According to USA Today, the change is part of a broader push for contactless payments, but coverage does not yet specify whether the change will extend to Walmart's online platform.

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When will Walmart start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay?

Walmart will start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay on August 24.

Will this change apply to Walmart's online platform?

Coverage does not yet specify whether the change will extend to Walmart's online platform.

Why is Walmart making this change?

The change comes after years of customer requests and a push for contactless payments.

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