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Walmart says tap to pay coming to all stores by year’s end
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Justin Boggs , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 21, 2026
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Key points Customers will soon be able to use contactless methods, such as credit cards or smartwatches, at checkout. This change is part of a broader effort to offer convenient payment choices.
Mobile payment options are expanding. Customers will soon be able to use contactless methods, such as credit cards or smartwatches, at checkout. This change is part of a broader effort to offer convenient payment choices.
A existing mobile payment option will still be available to customers. It requires entering credit card information into an app.
Further details about the rollout of this new payment option are available from the company, which plans to have it in place by the end of the year for stores and by the middle of next year for gas stations.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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