Originally Posted by
tmiw
It's more that Walmart only accepts their own mobile payment app and not any other ones (well, except Samsung Pay, but that uses magstripe emulation). It wouldn't be the first time that an employee was mistaken about something.
Yes, I discovered that Android Pay didn't work at WM when I tried to buy some gift cards at Walmart using it when AMEX had a promo last year and my phone didn't work. I just did a search and it's pretty clear that it hasn't changed. I plan to use my Freedom card with Samsung Pay for as much stuff as possible these next 3 months. Fortunately, I have 3 Freedom cards. I'll probably buy some Costco gift cards towards the end of the quarter to extend the benefit.