# Walmart plans to roll out contactless wallet payments

_Friday, August 21, 2026 at 12:20 PM EDT · Products · Developing · Tier 2 — Notable_

Walmart said it will soon begin rolling out contactless Tap to Pay in Walmart and Sam's Club stores, accepting Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other supported wallets. The retailer has long resisted contactless payments, according to the report. The announcement describes a forthcoming rollout rather than completed availability.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/260821/p15#a260821p15)

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