What payment methods does Barnes & Noble accept?
The short answer: Barnes & Noble accepts Apple Pay (in store), Google Pay (in store), Gift cards (in store, online), and Cash (in store); accepts Checks (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 Barnes & Noble documentation.
Accepted at Barnes & Noble
- ✓ Apple Pay (in store only)
- ✓ Google Pay (in store only)
- ✓ Gift cards (in store, online only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
- Checks (in store △)Stores do not accept personal checks; business checks are still accepted for Corporate/Institutional Accounts only (official B&N help page).
Payment methods at Barnes & Noble
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Google Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| PayPal | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not 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 confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| 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 | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Barnes & Noble documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Barnes & Noble take Apple Pay? Officially confirmed
Barnes & Noble — yes: in store. Apple Pay accepted in-store as a mobile payment (official B&N help page).
Source: help.barnesandnoble.com
Does Barnes & Noble take Google Pay? Officially confirmed
Barnes & Noble — yes: in store. Google Pay accepted in-store as a mobile payment (official B&N help page).
Source: help.barnesandnoble.com
Does Barnes & Noble take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Barnes & Noble accepts PayPal. PayPal is absent from B&N's official bn.com accepted-payments list (cards, Shop Pay, gift cards only); older third-party guides reported it online, so current acceptance is unverified.
Source: help.barnesandnoble.com
Does Barnes & Noble take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Barnes & Noble accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Barnes & Noble take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Barnes & Noble accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Barnes & Noble take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Barnes & Noble accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Barnes & Noble take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Barnes & Noble accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Barnes & Noble take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Barnes & Noble accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Barnes & Noble take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Barnes & Noble accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Barnes & Noble take Gift cards? Officially confirmed
Barnes & Noble — yes: in store, online. Barnes & Noble gift cards/eGift cards accepted in-store and online with some exclusions (official B&N help page).
Source: help.barnesandnoble.com
Does Barnes & Noble take Cash? Officially confirmed
Barnes & Noble — yes: in store. Cash accepted in-store (official B&N help page).
Source: help.barnesandnoble.com
Does Barnes & Noble take Checks? Officially confirmed
Barnes & Noble — with conditions: in store. Stores do not accept personal checks; business checks are still accepted for Corporate/Institutional Accounts only (official B&N help page).
Source: help.barnesandnoble.com
Sources
- Barnes & Noble official accepted payment methods (help.barnesandnoble.com)
- Kudos: Does Barnes & Noble take Apple Pay (joinkudos.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Barnes & Noble take Apple Pay?
Barnes & Noble — yes: in store. Apple Pay accepted in-store as a mobile payment (official B&N help page).
Does Barnes & Noble take Google Pay?
Barnes & Noble — yes: in store. Google Pay accepted in-store as a mobile payment (official B&N help page).
Does Barnes & Noble take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Barnes & Noble accepts PayPal. PayPal is absent from B&N's official bn.com accepted-payments list (cards, Shop Pay, gift cards only); older third-party guides reported it online, so current acceptance is unverified.
Does Barnes & Noble take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Barnes & Noble accepts Venmo.
Does Barnes & Noble take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Barnes & Noble accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Barnes & Noble take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Barnes & Noble accepts Klarna.
Does Barnes & Noble take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Barnes & Noble accepts Afterpay.
Does Barnes & Noble take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Barnes & Noble accepts Affirm.
Does Barnes & Noble take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Barnes & Noble accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Barnes & Noble take Gift cards?
Barnes & Noble — yes: in store, online. Barnes & Noble gift cards/eGift cards accepted in-store and online with some exclusions (official B&N help page).
Does Barnes & Noble take Cash?
Barnes & Noble — yes: in store. Cash accepted in-store (official B&N help page).
Does Barnes & Noble take Checks?
Barnes & Noble — with conditions: in store. Stores do not accept personal checks; business checks are still accepted for Corporate/Institutional Accounts only (official B&N help page).
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