Walmart finally adds Apple Pay in major contactless payment capitulation

After years of resisting Apple’s mobile payment system, Walmart is finally rolling out Apple Pay and other contactless options.
The world’s largest retailer announced Friday that it will begin accepting Tap to Pay — including Apple Pay — at select U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations starting August 24, 2026. The company plans to expand the feature to all its U.S. stores and clubs by the end of 2026, with fuel stations following by mid-2027. The new options