Walmart rolls out Apple Pay and Google Pay via Tap to Pay at select U.S. stores starting Aug. 24

Walmart is expanding its mobile wallet options, with tap-to-pay payments set to begin rolling out on Aug. 24 across select locations in the United States, according to a report published by Yahoo Finance.

The update centers on support for Apple Pay and Google Pay at the register using Tap to Pay, a payment method that allows a retailer to accept contactless transactions by turning a compatible device into a checkout terminal rather than relying solely on dedicated card readers.

For shoppers, the change is straightforward: mobile wallet payments can be tapped or held at the point of sale, instead of swiping cards or paying with cash. For merchants, Tap to Pay can reduce hardware complexity and can speed up deployments when stores want to add or refresh payment acceptance capabilities.

The timing matters for Walmart because mobile wallets have become a dominant form of contactless payment for many consumers. By aligning checkout support with both Apple Pay and Google Pay, Walmart reduces friction for shoppers who prefer to pay with their phones and watches rather than carrying cards.

Apple Pay is Apple’s digital wallet product, integrated across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and related services. Google Pay performs a similar role for Android users, with support across a range of compatible devices and payment experiences.

Walmart’s decision also reflects a broader shift in retail payments, where vendors and payment networks push for contactless acceptance that is simpler for customers and operationally easier for stores. Tap to Pay is one route retailers can use to modernize checkout, especially as consumer expectations move toward phone-first payment behaviors.

What is not fully clear from the available reporting is the scope of the rollout and the specific store footprint. The report says the feature begins at select U.S. locations on Aug. 24, but it does not specify which regions, store formats, or how quickly Walmart expects to expand to additional sites after the initial launch.

For now, customers and store managers may want to watch for whether the update is accompanied by visible signage at checkout and whether the acceptance experience differs by register type. Walmart did not provide additional public detail in the cited post on compatibility, terminal models, or the planned timeline for expanding beyond the initial set of stores.