Walmart and Sam’s Club to Launch Contactless Payments
Walmart and Sam’s Club announced the introduction of Tap to Pay contactless payments alongside cash, credit cards, and Walmart Pay.
What are the key facts?
- 1Walmart
- 2Sam’s Club
- 3Tap to Pay
- 4Contactless payments
What happened?
Walmart and its Sam’s Club business announced that they will introduce Tap to Pay contactless payments, giving consumers a new checkout option. The payment option will be available alongside existing methods, including cash, credit cards, and Walmart Pay. When shopping at participating stores, consumers will be able to complete checkout using a device or payment tool that supports contactless payments. Walmart said the move is intended to expand payment choices at physical-store checkout and improve the in-store payment experience. The announcement covers Walmart stores and Sam’s Club, with the new payment method forming part of the companies’ physical retail payment system.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
The addition of contactless payments at Walmart and Sam’s Club shows that the offline consumer journey continues to become more digital. Sellers pursuing an omnichannel strategy should monitor how store and online experiences connect. A common mistake is to optimize only product pages while overlooking payments, fulfillment, and store touchpoints, which can limit overall conversion opportunities. Highest-priority action: This week, check whether your Walmart-related products have consistent online and offline inventory, pricing, and checkout information.