Publix rolls out contactless pay to all stores

The move is part of a strategy to protect customers and store employees from exposure to COVID-19. Publix customers can use contactless credit or debit cards, the Publix mobile app and widely used mobile wallets, including Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay, according to a press release.

The grocer, which has 1,242 stores across the southeast, has taken several other measures to reduce spread, including: increased sanitation through regular and frequent cleaning of PIN pads, ATM terminals, door handles, carts and vending machines, installation of plexiglass shields at cash registers, pharmacies and customer service locations, among others.