Walmart begins phased Tap to Pay rollout, including support for contactless phones

Walmart is beginning a phased rollout of Tap to Pay at select stores and Sam’s Club locations in the United States, giving customers another way to use contactless cards, phones, and smartwatches at checkout. Walmart announced the change on August 21, saying the rollout would begin August 24. Walmart

The company says it plans to expand Tap to Pay to all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations by the end of 2026, with fuel stations targeted for mid-2027. The initial rollout is limited to selected locations, so availability will vary by store.

Walmart’s announcement describes support for eligible contactless cards, phones, and smartwatches. It also says customers can add eligible Walmart, Sam’s Club, and OnePay cards to digital wallets. The announcement does not provide a store-by-store rollout list or specify every supported wallet service.

For Apple users, the change could make Apple Pay usable at participating Walmart and Sam’s Club checkout terminals, but Walmart’s announcement frames the feature as broader contactless Tap to Pay rather than an Apple Pay-only rollout. Customers should check the payment options at their local store rather than assume every location is already enabled.

Source: Walmart Corporate