What payment methods does Applebee's accept?
The short answer: Applebee's accepts Gift cards (in store) and Cash (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store △, at self-checkout △) and Google Pay (in store △, at self-checkout △) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes PayPal, Venmo, Cash App Pay, and Klarna, and 4 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Applebee's documentation.
Accepted at Applebee's
- Apple Pay (in store △, self-checkout △)Mixed evidence: one 2024 retail list places Applebee's among chains not accepting Apple Pay, while forum users report contactless payments (including Apple Pay) at tabletop tablets in casual-dining chains like Applebee's. Policies vary by franchise location. For online and app.
- Google Pay (in store △, self-checkout △)Mixed evidence: secondary sources say Apple Pay/Google Pay may be available depending on location (franchise-dependent); not uniformly documented. For online and app.
- ✓ Gift cards (in store only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at Applebee's
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | △ Conditional | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Google Pay | △ Conditional | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Applebee's documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Applebee's take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Applebee's — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Mixed evidence: one 2024 retail list places Applebee's among chains not accepting Apple Pay, while forum users report contactless payments (including Apple Pay) at tabletop tablets in casual-dining chains like Applebee's.
Source: androidpolice.com
Does Applebee's take Google Pay? Secondary source
Applebee's — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Mixed evidence: secondary sources say Apple Pay/Google Pay may be available depending on location (franchise-dependent); not uniformly documented.
Source: gethuman.com
Does Applebee's take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Applebee's take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Applebee's take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Applebee's take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Applebee's take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Applebee's take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Applebee's take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Applebee's take Gift cards? Secondary source
Applebee's — yes: in store. Applebee's gift cards accepted for dine-in and takeout per secondary sources.
Source: gethuman.com
Does Applebee's take Cash? Secondary source
Applebee's — yes: in store. Cash accepted for dine-in and takeout per secondary sources.
Source: gethuman.com
Does Applebee's take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- GetHuman — Applebee's accepted payment methods (gethuman.com)
- Android Police — major US retailers that do not accept Apple Pay (androidpolice.com)
- MacRumors forums — contactless at casual-dining chains (forums.macrumors.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Applebee's take Apple Pay?
Applebee's — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Mixed evidence: one 2024 retail list places Applebee's among chains not accepting Apple Pay, while forum users report contactless payments (including Apple Pay) at tabletop tablets in casual-dining chains like Applebee's.
Does Applebee's take Google Pay?
Applebee's — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Mixed evidence: secondary sources say Apple Pay/Google Pay may be available depending on location (franchise-dependent); not uniformly documented.
Does Applebee's take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's accepts PayPal.
Does Applebee's take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's accepts Venmo.
Does Applebee's take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Applebee's take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's accepts Klarna.
Does Applebee's take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's accepts Afterpay.
Does Applebee's take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's accepts Affirm.
Does Applebee's take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Applebee's take Gift cards?
Applebee's — yes: in store. Applebee's gift cards accepted for dine-in and takeout per secondary sources.
Does Applebee's take Cash?
Applebee's — yes: in store. Cash accepted for dine-in and takeout per secondary sources.
Does Applebee's take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Applebee's 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 Applebee's's official documentation.