Aldi’s almost 1,700 US stores are set to accept payments through Apple Pay and Android Pay, enabling anyone with NFC-enabled payment options on their phone to shop without cash or card. The announcement comes just days after the company announced that it would be launching a new line of smart home products in early 2016. It is hoped the new payment methods will make checking out quicker and easier.
Aldi’s almost 1,700 US stores are set to accept payments through Apple Pay and Android Pay, enabling anyone with NFC-enabled payment options on their phone to shop without cash or card. Payment will also be possible with contactless cards and wearable devices, such as smartwatches. It is hoped the new payment methods will make checking out quicker and easier.