What payment methods does Backcountry accept?
The short answer: Backcountry accepts Apple Pay (online), PayPal (online), Klarna (online), Afterpay (online), and Affirm (online); does not accept Cash; we could not confirm whether it takes Google Pay, Venmo, Cash App Pay, and EBT / SNAP, and 2 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Backcountry documentation.
Accepted at Backcountry
- ✓ Apple Pay (online only)
- ✓ PayPal (online only)
- ✓ Klarna (online only)
- ✓ Afterpay (online only)
- ✓ Affirm (online only)
Payment methods at Backcountry
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | – N/A |
| Google Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| PayPal | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | – N/A |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Klarna | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | – N/A |
| Afterpay | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | – N/A |
| Affirm | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | – N/A |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Gift cards | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Cash | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Backcountry documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Backcountry take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Backcountry — yes: online. Apple Pay is accepted at backcountry.com checkout; UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
Source: askmeoffers.com
Does Backcountry take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Backcountry accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Backcountry take PayPal? Secondary source
Backcountry — yes: online. PayPal is accepted at backcountry.com checkout; UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
Source: askmeoffers.com
Does Backcountry take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Backcountry accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Backcountry take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Backcountry accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Backcountry take Klarna? Provider confirmed
Backcountry — yes: online. Klarna is offered as a payment option at backcountry.com checkout; UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
Source: klarna.com
Does Backcountry take Afterpay? Secondary source
Backcountry — yes: online. Afterpay is offered as a payment option at backcountry.com checkout; UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
Source: backcountry.knoji.com
Does Backcountry take Affirm? Secondary source
Backcountry — yes: online. Affirm partnered with Backcountry in June 2026 to offer pay-over-time at online checkout; UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
Source: stocktitan.net
Does Backcountry take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Backcountry accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Backcountry take Gift cards? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Backcountry accepts Gift cards.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Backcountry take Cash? Secondary source
No — Backcountry does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Cash is not accepted for online purchases; in-store channels are not documented.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Backcountry take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Backcountry accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- AskmeOffers - Backcountry payment methods FAQ (askmeoffers.com)
- Knoji - Backcountry financing options (Afterpay/Klarna) (backcountry.knoji.com)
- Klarna - Pay with Klarna at Backcountry (official) (klarna.com)
- StockTitan - Affirm adds Backcountry at checkout (press release) (stocktitan.net)
Frequently asked questions
Does Backcountry take Apple Pay?
Backcountry — yes: online. Apple Pay is accepted at backcountry.com checkout; UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
Does Backcountry take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Backcountry accepts Google Pay.
Does Backcountry take PayPal?
Backcountry — yes: online. PayPal is accepted at backcountry.com checkout; UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
Does Backcountry take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Backcountry accepts Venmo.
Does Backcountry take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Backcountry accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Backcountry take Klarna?
Backcountry — yes: online. Klarna is offered as a payment option at backcountry.com checkout; UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
Does Backcountry take Afterpay?
Backcountry — yes: online. Afterpay is offered as a payment option at backcountry.com checkout; UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
Does Backcountry take Affirm?
Backcountry — yes: online. Affirm partnered with Backcountry in June 2026 to offer pay-over-time at online checkout; UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
Does Backcountry take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Backcountry accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Backcountry take Gift cards?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Backcountry accepts Gift cards.
Does Backcountry take Cash?
No — Backcountry does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Cash is not accepted for online purchases; in-store channels are not documented.
Does Backcountry take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Backcountry 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 Backcountry's official documentation.