Walmart customers will soon be able to tap to pay with Google Pay at select stores and Sam's Club locations in the US, Google said.
The company described the feature as a proven time-saver that delivers a quicker and more secure in‑store payment experience for shoppers.
Google said the new option will begin at select locations starting next week, with a broader plan to expand the capability across all US Walmart stores and clubs by the end of 2026.
The rollout will later include Walmart fuel stations, where Google and Walmart expect tap to pay to be available by mid‑2027, according to the announcement.
The update builds on the existing partnership between Google and Walmart and lets customers use cards stored in Google Wallet to complete purchases by tapping their phone at checkout.
Implications And Customer Use
For shoppers, the change removes the need to open a separate app at the register, Google said, allowing payments via Google Pay once a preferred card is added to Google Wallet.
Walmart and Google framed the feature as both a convenience and a security improvement for in‑store transactions, pointing to faster checkout times as a primary benefit.
The staged rollout gives the companies time to enable tap to pay across different store formats and service points, starting with a limited set of stores and expanding to all clubs and stores by the announced deadlines.
Shoppers who want to use the feature must add their preferred card to Google Wallet ahead of visiting participating Walmart or Sam's Club locations, Google advised.
