What payment methods does ARCO accept?
The short answer: ARCO accepts Gift cards (in store) and Cash (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store △), Google Pay (in store △), and EBT / SNAP (in store △) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes PayPal, Venmo, Cash App Pay, and Klarna, and 3 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official ARCO documentation.
Accepted at ARCO
- Apple Pay (in store △)Accepted at participating ARCO stations with contactless terminals; availability varies by location. No documentation found for Apple Pay in the ARCO app.
- Google Pay (in store △)Accepted at participating ARCO stations with contactless terminals (listed alongside Apple Pay and Samsung Pay); availability varies by location.
- EBT / SNAP (in store △)ARCO/ampm convenience stores accept EBT for SNAP-eligible food and beverage items; fuel, alcohol, tobacco, and hot food are not eligible.
- ✓ Gift cards (in store only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at ARCO
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | △ Conditional | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted |
| Google Pay | △ Conditional | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | △ Conditional | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official ARCO documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does ARCO take Apple Pay? Secondary source
ARCO — with conditions: in store. Accepted at participating ARCO stations with contactless terminals; availability varies by location.
Source: gas-stationsnearme.com
Does ARCO take Google Pay? Secondary source
ARCO — with conditions: in store. Accepted at participating ARCO stations with contactless terminals (listed alongside Apple Pay and Samsung Pay); availability varies by location.
Source: gas-stationsnearme.com
Does ARCO take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ARCO accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does ARCO take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ARCO accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does ARCO take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ARCO accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does ARCO take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ARCO accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does ARCO take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ARCO accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does ARCO take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ARCO accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does ARCO take EBT / SNAP? Secondary source
ARCO — with conditions: in store. ARCO/ampm convenience stores accept EBT for SNAP-eligible food and beverage items; fuel, alcohol, tobacco, and hot food are not eligible.
Source: standupwireless.com
Does ARCO take Gift cards? Secondary source
ARCO — yes: in store. ARCO PumpPASS prepaid gas cards accepted; credit cards accepted at select ARCO locations only.
Source: standupwireless.com
Does ARCO take Cash? Secondary source
ARCO — yes: in store. Cash accepted; PIN-debit carries a 35-cent transaction fee per the ARCO Southwest FAQ.
Source: gas-stationsnearme.com
Does ARCO take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ARCO accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- ARCO guide - payment FAQ (gas-stationsnearme.com)
- StandUp Wireless - ARCO EBT and payment options (standupwireless.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does ARCO take Apple Pay?
ARCO — with conditions: in store. Accepted at participating ARCO stations with contactless terminals; availability varies by location.
Does ARCO take Google Pay?
ARCO — with conditions: in store. Accepted at participating ARCO stations with contactless terminals (listed alongside Apple Pay and Samsung Pay); availability varies by location.
Does ARCO take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ARCO accepts PayPal.
Does ARCO take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ARCO accepts Venmo.
Does ARCO take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ARCO accepts Cash App Pay.
Does ARCO take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ARCO accepts Klarna.
Does ARCO take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ARCO accepts Afterpay.
Does ARCO take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ARCO accepts Affirm.
Does ARCO take EBT / SNAP?
ARCO — with conditions: in store. ARCO/ampm convenience stores accept EBT for SNAP-eligible food and beverage items; fuel, alcohol, tobacco, and hot food are not eligible.
Does ARCO take Gift cards?
ARCO — yes: in store. ARCO PumpPASS prepaid gas cards accepted; credit cards accepted at select ARCO locations only.
Does ARCO take Cash?
ARCO — yes: in store. Cash accepted; PIN-debit carries a 35-cent transaction fee per the ARCO Southwest FAQ.
Does ARCO take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ARCO 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 ARCO's official documentation.