What payment methods does Best Western accept?
The short answer: Best Western accepts Apple Pay (in store △) and Gift cards (in store, online △) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App Pay, and 6 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Best Western documentation.
Accepted at Best Western
- Apple Pay (in store △)Apple Pay is reported at many Best Western locations; acceptance varies by property.
- Gift cards (in store, online △)Best Western Travel Cards are accepted at Best Western hotels that accept the Travel Card, and can cover the paid portion of online Pay with Points reservations; acceptance varies by property.
Payment methods at Best Western
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Google Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| 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 | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Best Western documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Best Western take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Best Western — with conditions: in store. Apple Pay is reported at many Best Western locations; acceptance varies by property.
Source: forums.macrumors.com
Does Best Western take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Best Western take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Best Western take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Best Western take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Best Western take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Best Western take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Best Western take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Best Western take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Best Western take Gift cards? Officially confirmed
Best Western — yes: in store; with conditions: online. Best Western Travel Cards are accepted at Best Western hotels that accept the Travel Card, and can cover the paid portion of online Pay with Points reservations; acceptance varies by property.
Source: bestwestern.com
Does Best Western take Cash? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Cash.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Best Western take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- MacRumors forum - hotel NFC/Apple Pay acceptance by chain (Best Western: yes) (forums.macrumors.com)
- Best Western - Pay with Points FAQ (Travel Card as form of payment) (bestwestern.com)
- Give InKind - Best Western gift card (Travel Card) terms (giveinkind.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Best Western take Apple Pay?
Best Western — with conditions: in store. Apple Pay is reported at many Best Western locations; acceptance varies by property.
Does Best Western take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Google Pay.
Does Best Western take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts PayPal.
Does Best Western take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Venmo.
Does Best Western take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Best Western take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Klarna.
Does Best Western take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Afterpay.
Does Best Western take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Affirm.
Does Best Western take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Best Western take Gift cards?
Best Western — yes: in store; with conditions: online. Best Western Travel Cards are accepted at Best Western hotels that accept the Travel Card, and can cover the paid portion of online Pay with Points reservations; acceptance varies by property.
Does Best Western take Cash?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Cash.
Does Best Western take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Best Western accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
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