Why Walmart still won't accept Apple Pay

Despite widespread adoption, Walmart has doubled down and gone on record saying it will not accept NFC-based payments like Apple Pay — in the U.S., at least.Walmart would much rather you use Walmart PayWalmart has more than 4,500 stores in the United States, and exactly zero of them accept Apple Pay. Or Google Pay. Or even tap-to-pay with your credit or debit card.This is because the big box retailer has decided to eschew NFC-based payments altogether. And it looks like it's going to stay that way, too. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Jan 23, 2025 - 22:20
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Why Walmart still won't accept Apple Pay
Despite widespread adoption, Walmart has doubled down and gone on record saying it will not accept NFC-based payments like Apple Pay — in the U.S., at least.

Smartphone displaying a shopping app interface with scan and go features, including scanning items, bagging as you go, and paying with your phone, against a blurred blue-yellow background.
Walmart would much rather you use Walmart Pay

Walmart has more than 4,500 stores in the United States, and exactly zero of them accept Apple Pay. Or Google Pay. Or even tap-to-pay with your credit or debit card.

This is because the big box retailer has decided to eschew NFC-based payments altogether. And it looks like it's going to stay that way, too.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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