PayNearMe enables Walmart shoppers to pay their bills through Green Dot

Payments platform PayNearMe announced that effective August 2021 PayNearMe customers will be able to complete bill payment transactions at participating Walmart locations. By expanding its partnership with Green Dot , a financial technology company committed to connecting people to their money, PayNearMe can enable consumers to access Green Dot’s more than 90,000 retail locations nationwide.

To pay bills at participating Walmart stores, customers simply show an associate at the Money Services desk or Customer Service desk the scannable code on their smartphone, pay with cash and collect a receipt that confirms the payment is completed. Funds are then transferred to the biller electronically through a single consolidated settlement.

“Nearly a quarter of the U.S. population prefers – or needs – to pay their bills in cash, and when these individuals can pay their rent, car payments and utility bills in the same location where they shop, paying bills on time becomes easier and more convenient. We’re excited to offer more PayNearMe locations for consumers to make cash payments.” – Michael Kaplan, Chief Revenue Officer and General Manager, PayNearMe.

With the addition of Walmart, PayNearMe’s cash network surpasses 31,000 retail locations.

“We are always looking for opportunities to deliver modern and seamless banking and money management solutions that create exceptional experiences for our customers and partners. We’re proud that millions of Walmart shoppers can now pay bills with cash in store, an essential offering for this customer made easier by our partnership with PayNearMe.” – Brandon Thompson, EVP of Retail, Tax and PayCard, Green Dot.

PayNearMe expects to launch additional retailers in the Green Dot Network through the expanded partnership, servicing PayNearMe clients across all vertical markets.