Retail giant Walmart introduced Walmart Pay, mobile payment solution available on Walmart’s mobile app that lets customers pay using their smartphones

Briefing

Retail giant Walmart introduced Walmart Pay, mobile payment solution available on Walmart’s mobile app that lets customers pay using their smartphones

December 11, 2015

Briefing

  • Walmart Pay – Retail giant Walmart introduced Walmart Pay in mobile app, payment solution that allows customers to pay using their Apple or Android device
  • Cards Supported – Supports major credit cards, debit cards, prepaid, and Walmart gift cards
  • How It Works – User chooses Walmart Pay from app and uses smartphone camera to scan code displayed at register to connect Walmart Pay
  • Customer Base – Mobile app has 24 million registered customers as of October 2015
  • Other App Features – Include check-in notice at Walmart store to pick up online order, refill pharmacy prescriptions, and find item’s store location
  • Timeline – Walmart Pay available in all Walmart stores beginning summer 2016

Market Disruption

Sector

Financial Services, Wholesale and Retail Trade

Organization

Walmart Stores Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

December 10, 2015

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