Walmart to finally start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay

Walmart is set to add support for Apple Pay and Google Pay after previously declining to accept the services. The report, published by TechCrunch on August 21, does not specify a launch date, rollout scope, or the commercial terms of the change.

The move directly connects Walmart’s checkout system with Apple Pay and Google Pay, while Apple is the only company named in the available equity enrichment. AAPL generated $416.2B of revenue in fiscal 2025, up 6.4% year over year, with a 46.9% gross margin and a 26.9% net margin.

The key follow-ups are Walmart’s timing, whether acceptance covers stores, online checkout, or both, and whether the rollout drives meaningful increases in wallet usage or transaction volume. The report does not establish a direct financial contribution to Apple.