Walmart (WMT) is reportedlyplanning to introduce an upgraded payment system next year that will give shoppers the option to pay directly from their bank accounts for online purchases. This bold move could potentially reduce fees for the retailer.

Walmart Inc. customers will soon have the option to pay directly from their bank accounts with instant transfers for online purchases. The enhanced feature is a flash point in the escalating tensions between merchants and the card networks setting the fees for payment processing.

Walmart plans to offer instant bank payments to customers in 2025, bypassing credit and debit card networks for quicker transactions and real-time