WMT · News · 20260919N
Payment Partnerships and Integration
Walmart Inc. · 2026-09-19 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Walmart introduced Tap to Pay in all nine Walmart stores in Hawaii. The contactless payment option supports credit and debit cards, smartphones, and smartwatches, aiming to streamline checkout. Hawaii is one of the first 13 states in the rollout, with expansion planned to all U.S. Walmart and Sam’s Club locations by the end of 2026.
Key facts
- Walmart plans to expand Tap to Pay to all U.S. Walmart and Sam's Club locations by the end of 2026. source
- Walmart has introduced its Tap to Pay contactless payment option in all nine of its stores across Hawaii. source
- Hawaii is among the first 13 states to receive this rollout. source
- The Tap to Pay feature allows customers to make purchases using credit/debit cards, phones, or smartwatches. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | probable | — | Walmart plans to expand Tap to Pay to all U.S. Walmart and Sam's Club locations by the end of 2026. |