Apple Pay

John Gruber, linking to Chance Miller at 9to5Mac, on why Walmart still refuses to accept Apple Pay: Using Walmart Pay gives Walmart more information than a regular credit or debit card transaction does. It's not about fees. Apple Pay costs retailers nothing; Apple takes a small cut from the issuing banks, not the merchant. It's about data. Walmart's terminals support contactless payments. They disabled NFC anyway. Walmart Pay links every transaction to your account. Apple Pay doesn't. Your rea