What payment methods does Amazon accept?
The short answer: Amazon accepts Gift cards (online, in the app); accepts Affirm (online), EBT / SNAP (online, in the app), and Cash (online) with conditions; does not accept PayPal, Venmo, Afterpay, and Checks; we could not confirm whether it takes Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App Pay, and Klarna. Last verified September 2026 against official Amazon documentation.
Accepted at Amazon
- Affirm (online only)Amazon's official 'Pay over time with Affirm' page confirms shoppers can select Affirm at checkout for eligible purchases of $50 or more, subject to a real-time eligibility check, with plans of 3-48 equal monthly payments; exclusions include groceries/Fresh, digital content, gift cards, and carts under $50. Amazon Pay's official page confirms Affirm installments are also available through the Amazon Pay button at eligible merchants.
- EBT / SNAP (online, app only)SNAP EBT accepted for SNAP-eligible items shipped and sold by Amazon/Amazon Fresh or fulfilled by Whole Foods; Whole Foods stores accept EBT in person.
- ✓ Gift cards (online, app only)
- Cash (online only)Amazon's own help page still presents Amazon PayCode as a current way to pay for Amazon orders with cash at participating locations, and no official Amazon or Western Union page stating it was discontinued was found.
Payment methods at Amazon
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Google Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Venmo | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash App Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Affirm | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| Gift cards | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | ? Not confirmed |
| Checks | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Amazon documentation.
Details by payment method
Does Amazon take Apple Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Amazon accepts Apple Pay.
Source: retailbrew.com
Does Amazon take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Amazon accepts Google Pay.
Source: retailbrew.com
Does Amazon take PayPal? Secondary source
No — Amazon does not accept PayPal through any of the channels we track. Amazon states PayPal is among the payment methods it does not accept; PayPal debit cards can be used as regular debit cards.
Source: retailbrew.com
Does Amazon take Venmo? Secondary source
No — Amazon does not accept Venmo through any of the channels we track. Venmo was removed as an Amazon checkout option Jan 10 (2024); Venmo debit/credit cards still work as regular cards.
Source: news.bloomberglaw.com
Does Amazon take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Amazon accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: retailbrew.com
Does Amazon take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Amazon accepts Klarna.
Source: stocktitan.net
Does Amazon take Afterpay? Secondary source
No — Amazon does not accept Afterpay through any of the channels we track. Not accepted on US Amazon.com; Amazon Australia added Afterpay in Sept 2025.
Source: stocktitan.net
Does Amazon take Affirm? Secondary source
Amazon — with conditions: online. Amazon's official 'Pay over time with Affirm' page confirms shoppers can select Affirm at checkout for eligible purchases of $50 or more, subject to a real-time eligibility check, with plans of 3-48 equal monthly payments; exclusions include groceries/Fresh, digital content, gift cards, and carts under $50.
Source: amazon.ca
Does Amazon take EBT / SNAP? Officially confirmed
Amazon — with conditions: online, app. SNAP EBT accepted for SNAP-eligible items shipped and sold by Amazon/Amazon Fresh or fulfilled by Whole Foods; Whole Foods stores accept EBT in person.
Source: amazon.com
Does Amazon take Gift cards? Officially confirmed
Amazon — yes: online, app. Amazon gift cards accepted on Amazon.com and in the app; they can cover non-EBT-eligible items alongside SNAP orders.
Source: amazon.com
Does Amazon take Cash? Officially confirmed
Amazon — with conditions: online. Amazon's own help page still presents Amazon PayCode as a current way to pay for Amazon orders with cash at participating locations, and no official Amazon or Western Union page stating it was discontinued was found.
Source: amazon.com
Does Amazon take Checks? Secondary source
No — Amazon does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. Amazon does not accept checks as payment on Amazon.com.
Source: retailbrew.com
Sources
- Amazon ends Venmo at checkout (Bloomberg Law) (news.bloomberglaw.com)
- Why Amazon doesn't accept PayPal (Retail Brew) (retailbrew.com)
- SNAP EBT FAQ (Amazon.com) (amazon.com)
- Amazon 'Pay over time with Affirm' (official) (amazon.ca)
- Amazon Pay with Affirm (official) (pay.amazon.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Amazon take Apple Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Amazon accepts Apple Pay.
Does Amazon take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Amazon accepts Google Pay.
Does Amazon take PayPal?
No — Amazon does not accept PayPal through any of the channels we track. Amazon states PayPal is among the payment methods it does not accept; PayPal debit cards can be used as regular debit cards.
Does Amazon take Venmo?
No — Amazon does not accept Venmo through any of the channels we track. Venmo was removed as an Amazon checkout option Jan 10 (2024); Venmo debit/credit cards still work as regular cards.
Does Amazon take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Amazon accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Amazon take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Amazon accepts Klarna.
Does Amazon take Afterpay?
No — Amazon does not accept Afterpay through any of the channels we track. Not accepted on US Amazon.com; Amazon Australia added Afterpay in Sept 2025.
Does Amazon take Affirm?
Amazon — with conditions: online. Amazon's official 'Pay over time with Affirm' page confirms shoppers can select Affirm at checkout for eligible purchases of $50 or more, subject to a real-time eligibility check, with plans of 3-48 equal monthly payments; exclusions include groceries/Fresh, digital content, gift cards, and carts under $50.
Does Amazon take EBT / SNAP?
Amazon — with conditions: online, app. SNAP EBT accepted for SNAP-eligible items shipped and sold by Amazon/Amazon Fresh or fulfilled by Whole Foods; Whole Foods stores accept EBT in person.
Does Amazon take Gift cards?
Amazon — yes: online, app. Amazon gift cards accepted on Amazon.com and in the app; they can cover non-EBT-eligible items alongside SNAP orders.
Does Amazon take Cash?
Amazon — with conditions: online. Amazon's own help page still presents Amazon PayCode as a current way to pay for Amazon orders with cash at participating locations, and no official Amazon or Western Union page stating it was discontinued was found.
Does Amazon take Checks?
No — Amazon does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. Amazon does not accept checks as payment on Amazon.com.
Spot something wrong?
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