Walmart does not take Google Pay as a payment method.
It's quite disappointing news at a glance, but if you look into the reason why the retail giant doesn't support digital wallets like Google Pay and Apple Pay, you'll understand their decision for this.
That said, if you need to know more, I've explained below why Walmart does not support Google Pay.
Why Doesn't Walmart Accept Google Pay?
While Walmart hasn't officially provided a specific reason for not accepting Google Pay, it is obvious that the main reason why Walmart hasn't yet integrated digital wallets such as Google Pay or Apple Pay despite the increasingly popular trend is that it wants customers to use its own digital wallet, Walmart Pay.
Walmart Pay works more like other digital wallets and offers the same convenience as they do but because Walmart can't promote other digital wallets, it can only cater to the preference for its own digital wallet, Walmart Pay.
What Other Payment Methods Does Walmart Accept?
While Walmart neither takes digital wallets such as Google Pay or Apple Pay as a payment method, it does accept a couple of other payment methods besides Walmart Pay, which include:
- EBT cards from participating states for the purchase of EBT-eligible items
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Gift cards
- Refund credit
- Capital One Walmart Credit Cards
- Health spending account (HSA) / flexible spending account (FSA) cards
- Benefit cards for the purchase of eligible items (including Healthy Benefits and OTC Network)
You will only see these payment methods when you check out. You can't add them to your Wallet.
- PayPal
- Affirm
Will Walmart Ever Accept Google Pay?
While I can't predict whether Walmart will accept Google Pay someday, I can, however, say that as the mobile payment landscape continues to evolve, Walmart might eventually reconsider its stance.
In the meantime, you can still use Google Pay at other major retailers that have adopted the digital wallet. Additionally, Walmart's own mobile payment system, Walmart Pay, offers a similar experience with the added benefit of earning rewards points on purchases.
Considering this, you'd definitely want to use Walmart Pay if you're looking for a seamless way to make payments while earning rewards on your purchases at Walmart.
Final Thoughts
Walmart does not take Google Pay as a payment method since the retail giant focuses on growing the reach of its own digital wallet, Walmart Pay.
With that in mind, it isn't an easy thing to predict whether Walmart will accept Google Pay in the future, but we keep our fingers crossed.
