What payment methods does adidas accept?
The short answer: adidas accepts Apple Pay (in store, online, in the app), Google Pay (online), PayPal (in store, online), Gift cards (in store, online), and Cash (in store); accepts Klarna (online △), Afterpay (online △), and Affirm (online △) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes Venmo, Cash App Pay, EBT / SNAP, and Checks. Last verified September 2026 against official adidas documentation.
Accepted at adidas
- ✓ Apple Pay (in store, online, app only)
- ✓ Google Pay (online only)
- ✓ PayPal (in store, online only)
- Klarna (online △)Klarna is a checkout option on adidas.com, and Klarna's official store page confirms it for adidas; plans are subject to approval. For in_store, app.
- Afterpay (online △)Adidas offers Afterpay at checkout for US customers only — a US billing address, US shipping address, US Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit), and US mobile number are required. For in_store, app.
- Affirm (online △)Affirm is listed as an adidas US checkout option and has an official adidas store page on affirm.com; payment plans are subject to an eligibility check. No documentation that Affirm works outside the online checkout.
- ✓ Gift cards (in store, online only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at adidas
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Google Pay | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| PayPal | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| Afterpay | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| Affirm | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official adidas documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does adidas take Apple Pay? Secondary source
adidas — yes: in store, online, app. Apple Pay is accepted at adidas.com, in the adidas app, and for in-store purchases at adidas retail stores.
Source: joinkudos.com
Does adidas take Google Pay? Secondary source
adidas — yes: online. An adidas payments executive said the company offers Google Pay among its mobile payment options.
Source: pymnts.com
Does adidas take PayPal? Secondary source
adidas — yes: in store, online. Adidas accepts PayPal at online checkout (including PayPal Express), and an adidas payments executive said PayPal was launched in adidas stores.
Source: pymnts.com
Does adidas take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether adidas accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does adidas take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether adidas accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does adidas take Klarna? Provider confirmed
adidas — with conditions: online. Klarna is a checkout option on adidas.com, and Klarna's official store page confirms it for adidas; plans are subject to approval.
Source: klarna.com
Does adidas take Afterpay? Secondary source
adidas — with conditions: online. Adidas offers Afterpay at checkout for US customers only — a US billing address, US shipping address, US Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit), and US mobile number are required.
Source: blisstulle.com
Does adidas take Affirm? Provider confirmed
adidas — with conditions: online. Affirm is listed as an adidas US checkout option and has an official adidas store page on affirm.com; payment plans are subject to an eligibility check.
Source: affirm.com
Does adidas take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether adidas accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does adidas take Gift cards? Secondary source
adidas — yes: in store, online. Adidas gift cards work on adidas.com and at adidas retail stores (present the physical or electronic card to a cashier at the time of purchase).
Source: scribd.com
Does adidas take Cash? Secondary source
adidas — yes: in store. Cash is accepted at physical adidas retail stores.
Source: joinkudos.com
Does adidas take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether adidas accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- Tenereteam: adidas payment methods (quoting adidas US help text) (adidas.tenereteam.com)
- Affirm: Buy now pay later at adidas (official partner page) (affirm.com)
- Klarna: Pay with Klarna at adidas (official partner page) (klarna.com)
- Bliss Tulle: Does Adidas do Afterpay? (quoting adidas US help text) (blisstulle.com)
- Kudos: Does Adidas take Apple Pay? (fact-checked) (joinkudos.com)
- PYMNTS: adidas on digital payments (PayPal in stores; Apple Pay, Google Pay) (pymnts.com)
- adidas US Gift Card Terms (in-store redemption; via Scribd mirror) (scribd.com)
- MacRumors: Apple Pay promo at adidas.com and the adidas app (macrumors.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does adidas take Apple Pay?
adidas — yes: in store, online, app. Apple Pay is accepted at adidas.com, in the adidas app, and for in-store purchases at adidas retail stores.
Does adidas take Google Pay?
adidas — yes: online. An adidas payments executive said the company offers Google Pay among its mobile payment options.
Does adidas take PayPal?
adidas — yes: in store, online. Adidas accepts PayPal at online checkout (including PayPal Express), and an adidas payments executive said PayPal was launched in adidas stores.
Does adidas take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether adidas accepts Venmo.
Does adidas take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether adidas accepts Cash App Pay.
Does adidas take Klarna?
adidas — with conditions: online. Klarna is a checkout option on adidas.com, and Klarna's official store page confirms it for adidas; plans are subject to approval.
Does adidas take Afterpay?
adidas — with conditions: online. Adidas offers Afterpay at checkout for US customers only — a US billing address, US shipping address, US Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit), and US mobile number are required.
Does adidas take Affirm?
adidas — with conditions: online. Affirm is listed as an adidas US checkout option and has an official adidas store page on affirm.com; payment plans are subject to an eligibility check.
Does adidas take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether adidas accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does adidas take Gift cards?
adidas — yes: in store, online. Adidas gift cards work on adidas.com and at adidas retail stores (present the physical or electronic card to a cashier at the time of purchase).
Does adidas take Cash?
adidas — yes: in store. Cash is accepted at physical adidas retail stores.
Does adidas take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether adidas accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
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