THE Walmart scan-and-go feature is extremely handy and makes the checking-out process a breeze but some people say it’s “it’s asking to be accused of stealing” and they’d rather wait in line.
Instead of waiting in a long and oftentimes tedious line the Walmart app includes a feature for shoppers who have a Walmart+ membership.
Members can use the scan-and-gofeature, a members-only perk that makes checking out easier than it’s ever been.
Scan-and-go turns your phone into its own mobile self-checkout station.
You can scan your items as you go, instead of scanning all of them at once at the end of your shopping trip.
If you bring your reusable shopping bags, you can have all your items scanned and bagged before you hit checkout.
Alcohol can’t be scanned due to age restrictions, so you’ll have to make a separate transaction if you want to buy that.
A TikTok posted by Danny Ho (@IAmDannyHo) showed off the feature.
With a cart full of items, Danny and his wife were able to scan all of items without having to on line.
“Be sure to scan the QR code at the self checkout lane,” read the onscreen text.
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However, not everyone felt the need to use the feature and said they’d rather wait in line instead.
“NO! They will accuse you of shoplifting!!” wrote one person.
“Until they treat you like you are stealing because the employee don’t know that that exist,” wrote another person.
“Retail theft is about to skyrocket,” wrote a third person. person.
A fourth person wrote: “This must be in the nicer part of town where they don’t lock up the laundry detergent.”
HOW TO USE SCAN-AND-GO
To get started with the feature, there are a few things you’ll need.
First, you’ll need a Walmart+ membership – remember, the feature is exclusive only to members.
You’ll also need a mobile device that has a camera. This is what you’ll use to scan the barcodes on the products you want to purchase.
The device will need the Walmart app with location access enabled and a stable internet connection.
Your credit or debit card will need to be connected to your account so you can pay through the app.
After this, you’ll be able to use it.
Simply begin scanning items and once that is done, click “View Cart” to make sure everything is correct.
Then, you can hit the blue “Check Out” button and head over to a self-checkout kiosk.
Scan the QR code on the screen and confirm your payment method.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to Walmart for comment.
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