EQUIPEngadget · 2h ago
Walmart will finally accept tap to pay in stores by the end of 2026

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Walmart and Sam's Club will implement tap-to-pay technology across all retail locations by the end of 2026. This transition enables international business travelers to utilize mobile wallets and smartwatches for transactions instead of proprietary payment apps.
- 01Walmart to integrate universal contactless payment standards across its entire U.S. store network
- 02Sam's Club locations will simultaneously adopt mobile and smartwatch payment capabilities for members
- 03Rollout concludes a long-standing reliance on the retailer's proprietary QR code-based Walmart Pay system
- 04Modernization efforts aim to streamline the checkout experience for domestic and international retail consumers
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Sam's Club will soon let you pay with your phone or smartwatch too.