US retailer Target is planning its own mobile payment solution, and although Apple Pay is accepted through the company's mobile app, the move suggests that Apple Pay support is no closer to being added in stores. While Walmart and Target are checking the ‘pay with smartphone’ box with their own services, paying through apps that require scanning barcodes is usually the least convenient payment method especially compared to Apple Pay. Media reports have said Apple is planning to let customers use its REDcard via a smartphone app as a payment method 2014 . Target 's strategy is similar to Walmart 's in allowing payment through apps that require scanning barcodes but is less convenient than the swiping method of Apple Pay. According to Apple , 35% of New York City retailers now accept Apple Pay at checkout.
US retailer Target is planning its own mobile payment solution, and although Apple Pay is accepted through the company's mobile app, the move suggests that Apple Pay support is no closer to being added in stores. Media reports have said Apple is planning to let customers use its REDcard via a smartphone app as a payment method 2014 . Target 's strategy is similar to Walmart 's in allowing payment through apps that require scanning barcodes but is less convenient than the swiping method of Apple Pay. According to Apple , 35% of New York City retailers now accept Apple Pay at checkout.