"It is not just Apple Pay that is affected. Walmart also does not allow customers to use Google Pay or Samsung Pay, and you cannot tap a credit or debit card either. In other words, the NFC functionality on the payment terminals is turned off."
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They do in Canada. I use my shakepay virtual visa with apple pay at walmart and get sats back in rewards.
"Interestingly enough, Walmart has accepted Apple Pay in Canada since 2020, but apparently it is not willing to offer that luxury in America for now."
...last sentence in the same article. FYI...
Do they still accept cash?
I feel that it's not only because they wouldn't be able to track consumers with complete reliance on their own payment model, but also that they are unwilling to let other large corporations have that data themselves. US needs to encourage better privacy laws. It's an easy win for the electorate. The rest of the world cares even less for its people's privacy.
Walmart: "get cheaper product and pay for a system that gives less choice and quality."