Walmart Joins Contactless Payment Revolution with Tap-to-Pay Rollout

Walmart and Sam's Club are finally embracing contactless payments with the introduction of tap-to-pay options in their stores. Starting August 24, select locations will offer this feature, which is expected to be available at all US stores and clubs by the end of the year.

The rollout also includes fuel stations, where the service should be complete by mid-2024. To take advantage of tap-to-pay, customers can add eligible Walmart, Sam's Club, and OnePay cards to their digital wallets.

This move comes after several years of other retailers supporting contactless payments, including Apple Pay since 2014 and Google Wallet since 2011. Home Depot has also been using this feature since 2024.