What Is Walmart Pay?

As Walmart continues to develop its online and digital shopping presence to compete with the likes of Amazon, its latest feature should help them in a big way.

As of Thursday, Walmart Pay is officially available in every Walmart store in the United States, which includes over 4,600 locations. The goal of Walmart pay is to make the shopping experience easier and faster for consumers.

However, for those who aren’t up with the latest technology and shopping trends, you might not understand what exactly Walmart Pay is. Don’t worry, though, because we’re here to try and explain it.

Walmart Pay is a more convenient way to pay at the register at any Walmart store. Using the Walmart app on any smartphone, you can link any major credit, debit, pre-paid or Walmart gift card to your account. Once your method of payment is set up, you can use the app to scan a code at the register at any time and have your receipt sent electronically while the cashier continues to scan your items.

Sounds pretty convenient to me.

However, at the time of the release, there are still some limitations. Walmart Pay is not available at the fueling stations or in the drive-through pharmacy. Those looking for cash back will also have to use another payment. Although Sam’s Club is a part of Walmart, they have not yet added the wholesale stores to the locations where you can use the service.

As the app continues to develop and attract more users, expect some of these limitations to be addressed.