Does Walmart accept Google Pay and Samsung Pay? [All You Need To Know]
The number of consumers using mobile wallets has soared into the billions, a long-awaited feature for Android users in the US.
So, with the popularity of mobile wallets, one might wonder, does Walmart accept Google Pay and Samsung Pay? Here is what I found.
Does Walmart accept Google Pay?
Unfortunately, Walmart does not accept Google Pay or Samsung Pay in-store or online. Instead, customers can install Walmart Pay on their Android smartphone to pay at checkouts and self-checkout lanes. Walmart accepts Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, and Amex debit and credit cards.
To learn more about Google Pay, alternatives, and Walmart Pay, keep reading!
Why doesn’t Walmart have Google Pay or Samsung Pay?
In short, Walmart doesn’t accept Google Pay and Samsung Pay because they lose valuable data captured when paying with mobile wallets.
Additionally, when customers download Walmart Pay, it allows Walmart to offer other services, such as reward points, e-gift cards, and transaction notifications.
While Walmart Pay didn’t use NFC technology for mobile payments, they opted for a QR code system. This allows even customers with older smartphones to pay in the Walmart app.
Also, just like Google Pay and Apple Pay, Walmart Pay does allow customers to connect credit and debit cards to their accounts for quick payments.
How to use Walmart Pay on Android?
Here’s a quick guide on how to get started with Walmart Pay:
- You can download the Walmart app for Android here or the Walmart app for iOS here.
- Once downloaded, open the app and select Walmart Pay from the Services screen. You can add payment card information directly to the Walmart Pay section.
- Walmart Pay accepts any major credit card, including Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover.
- Walmart Pay also allows Walmart gift cards, Electronic gift cards and prepaid credit cards.
- You’ll need a 4-digit PIN for security or fingerprint identification, but then you can go shopping!
- After checkout, you will be able to activate Walmart Pay and complete the payment using the displayed QR code.
Is Walmart Pay the same as Google Pay and Samsung Pay?
Not quite – While these services all work similarly in practice, they rely on different technologies to handle sales. Google Pay and Samsung Pay use near field communication to wirelessly send your payment details to the payment register when you bring your phone close.
Meanwhile, Walmart Pay instead requires you to scan a QR code — meaning none of your financial details are actually transmitted during the transaction.
Can I get cash back with Walmart Pay?
Yes, you can! Walmart Pay is closely related to the company’s rewards cards, including the Capital One Walmart Rewards Mastercard and the older Walmart Rewards card.
According to credit card experts, you can get 5% cash back on Walmart.com purchases (including grocery pickup and delivery) with a linked credit card.
What payment methods can I use at Walmart?
Walmart accepts many other payment methods at its in-store locations. You can try any of the following:
- American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and more.
- ATM/debit/check cards, including Walmart MoneyCard.
- Walmart Credit Card and Walmart Mastercard.
- Walmart Gift Cards and eGift Cards.
- Paypal.
- cash.
- Chase Pay.
- American Express Express checkout.
- Confirm installment financing.
What payments does Walmart not accept?
The following are payment methods that Walmart does not accept in-store:
- idle.
- Walmart community and business cards.
- Sam’s Club Advantage member credit card.
- Cash on Delivery (COD).
- Order.
- FSA card.
- Gift cards from other merchants.
- International credit card.
- Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT).
- Apple Pay
If you like using your Android device to pay wirelessly, you can also check out our related post on whether IKEA and Walgreens accept Google Pay.
Additionally, you can check out our guide to Walmart alternative payment methods, including PayPal, Visa gift cards, Venmo, American Express, and personal checks.
in conclusion
Walmart does not accept Google Pay or Samsung Pay. However, the company launched its own mobile wallet option, Walmart Pay.
This can be accessed by downloading the Walmart app to iOS or Android and entering your payment information into your personal Walmart account.
