Launch22 Aug 2026
Walmart and Sam's Club open checkout to contactless tap to pay
Walmart will start accepting contactless cards, phones and smartwatches at the terminal from 24 August 2026, ending a long-running refusal to support mainstream NFC wallets....

What changed
Walmart will start accepting contactless cards, phones and smartwatches at the terminal from 24 August 2026, ending a long-running refusal to support mainstream NFC wallets. Coverage reaches all US stores and clubs by the end of 2026 and fuel sites by mid-2027.
What merchants must do
None stated — verify against sources.