Walmart finally adds tap-to-pay at checkout
Walmart is adding tap-to-pay options to its checkout stations, including Apple Pay and Google Pay. Customers had requested this feature for years, and Walmart had resisted offering it until now.
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1 sourceWalmart and Sam’s Club finally answer pleas for easy new payment option to speed up check-out
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