What payment methods does Aerie accept?
The short answer: Aerie accepts Apple Pay (in store, online), PayPal (online), Gift cards (in store, online), and Cash (in store); accepts Afterpay (online △) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes Google Pay, Venmo, Cash App Pay, and Klarna, and 3 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Aerie documentation.
Accepted at Aerie
- ✓ Apple Pay (in store, online only)
- ✓ PayPal (online only)
- Afterpay (online △)Aerie appears in Afterpay's shop directory, indicating Afterpay support via the Afterpay app; direct checkout integration was not independently confirmed. No documentation found for Afterpay at Aerie in-store or in the mobile app.
- ✓ Gift cards (in store, online only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at Aerie
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Google Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | ✕ Not 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 confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Aerie documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Aerie take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Aerie — yes: in store, online. Apple Pay accepted in-store and at online checkout.
Source: knowyourmobile.com
Does Aerie take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Aerie accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Aerie take PayPal? Secondary source
Aerie — yes: online. PayPal offered on ae.com.
Source: chainstoreage.com
Does Aerie take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Aerie accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Aerie take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Aerie accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Aerie take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Aerie accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Aerie take Afterpay? Provider confirmed
Aerie — with conditions: online. Aerie appears in Afterpay's shop directory, indicating Afterpay support via the Afterpay app; direct checkout integration was not independently confirmed.
Source: afterpay.com
Does Aerie take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Aerie accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Aerie take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Aerie accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Aerie take Gift cards? Secondary source
Aerie — yes: in store, online. Aerie/AEO gift cards redeemable in-store and on ae.com.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Aerie take Cash? Secondary source
Aerie — yes: in store. Cash accepted in-store.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Aerie take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Aerie accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- SimplyCodes - Aerie payment methods (simplycodes.com)
- Chain Store Age - AEO offers PayPal online (chainstoreage.com)
- Afterpay - Shop directory (afterpay.com)
- KnowYourMobile - US retailers that support Apple Pay (2026) (knowyourmobile.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Aerie take Apple Pay?
Aerie — yes: in store, online. Apple Pay accepted in-store and at online checkout.
Does Aerie take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Aerie accepts Google Pay.
Does Aerie take PayPal?
Aerie — yes: online. PayPal offered on ae.com.
Does Aerie take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Aerie accepts Venmo.
Does Aerie take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Aerie accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Aerie take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Aerie accepts Klarna.
Does Aerie take Afterpay?
Aerie — with conditions: online. Aerie appears in Afterpay's shop directory, indicating Afterpay support via the Afterpay app; direct checkout integration was not independently confirmed.
Does Aerie take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Aerie accepts Affirm.
Does Aerie take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Aerie accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Aerie take Gift cards?
Aerie — yes: in store, online. Aerie/AEO gift cards redeemable in-store and on ae.com.
Does Aerie take Cash?
Aerie — yes: in store. Cash accepted in-store.
Does Aerie take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Aerie accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Aerie's official documentation.