APPLE PAY was introduced in 2014, offering a convenient way for shoppers to use their phone to pay for items while on the go.

While the popularity of Apple Pay has risen amongst Apple users, they still cannot use the payment service in retail giant Walmart - the chain that doesn't accept Google Pay or AfterPay either.

Why doesn't Walmart take Apple Pay, Google Pay, or AfterPay?

Apple Pay is the payment method that allows users to pay by placing their phone near the card reader.

Google Pay is similar and allows users to quickly pay on websites, in apps, and in stores using the cards saved to their Google Account.

It can also be used to pay in stores, but only on Android phones.

AfterPay, meanwhile, is a buy now, pay later lender, similar to Klarna.

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Unfortunately for users, Walmart does not accept Apple Pay, Google Pay or After Pay, despite their popularity with customers.

Rival stores like CVSTargetBest Buy, and Staples all accept these forms of payments. 

Walmart has remained strong in its decision to not include these payment methods, despite backlash from shoppers.

This is due to the fact that the chain has its own payment method, Walmart Pay.

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What is Walmart Pay?

According to Walmart, Walmart Pay is a function of the Walmart app that speeds up the checkout process for customers when they shop at Walmart stores.

The app securely stores debit, credit, and Walmart gift card information, meaning customers can use their phones to check out instead of using cards or cash.

To use Walmart Pay you will need to download the app and input your payment method information.

By downloading the Walmart app, customers can become Walmart Plus members. 

Walmart Pay requires a PIN number to be used at checkout each time, or you can set up Touch ID.

Shoppers using Walmart Pay will not receive a a paper receipt and an e-receipt will be stored in the app instead.

Walmart Pay cannot be used to receive cash back at Walmart stores and it also doesn't work at Walmart fuel pumps.

What types of payment does Walmart accept?

Walmart generally accepts Visa and MasterCard, and most debit cards with the Visa and MasterCard logos.

It also accepts American Express, Discover/Novus and, of course, Walmart Pay.

Shoppers can also pay using cash and Walmart gift cards.

Back in 2020 there was panic amongst customers that Walmart was no longer accepting cash.

This wasn't the case, however, as a spokesperson told USA Today at the time: "Like most retailers, we're experiencing the effects of the nationwide coin shortage.

"We're asking customers to pay with (a) card or use correct change when possible if they need to pay with cash. Cash is welcome at all of our stores."

Walmart does accept PayPal and Affirm.

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You can place an order using a check or money order but you must call Customer Service to do so.

The check must be in USD currency and drawn from a US Bank.

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