What payment methods does Big Lots accept?
The short answer: Big Lots accepts Cash (in store); accepts EBT / SNAP (in store △) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo, and 6 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Big Lots documentation.
Accepted at Big Lots
- EBT / SNAP (in store △)Historic Big Lots locations were approved SNAP retailers (foodstampbalance.net retailer listings); no current confirmation for the ~218 reopened stores - verify with the local store.
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at Big Lots
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| 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 | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Gift cards | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Big Lots documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Big Lots take Apple Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Apple Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Big Lots take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Big Lots take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Big Lots take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Big Lots take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Big Lots take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Big Lots take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Big Lots take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Big Lots take EBT / SNAP? Secondary source
Big Lots — with conditions: in store. Historic Big Lots locations were approved SNAP retailers (foodstampbalance.net retailer listings); no current confirmation for the ~218 reopened stores - verify with the local store.
Source: foodstampbalance.net
Does Big Lots take Gift cards? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Gift cards.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Big Lots take Cash? Secondary source
Big Lots — yes: in store. Cash accepted at Big Lots stores; ~218 stores operate under Variety Wholesalers as of 2025 (Retail TouchPoints).
Source: retailtouchpoints.com
Does Big Lots take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- Retail TouchPoints - Big Lots brick-and-mortar rebirth (2025) (retailtouchpoints.com)
- Big Lots homepage (store locator, no online checkout) (biglots.com)
- Foodstampbalance - Big Lots historic EBT acceptance (foodstampbalance.net)
Frequently asked questions
Does Big Lots take Apple Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Apple Pay.
Does Big Lots take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Google Pay.
Does Big Lots take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts PayPal.
Does Big Lots take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Venmo.
Does Big Lots take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Big Lots take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Klarna.
Does Big Lots take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Afterpay.
Does Big Lots take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Affirm.
Does Big Lots take EBT / SNAP?
Big Lots — with conditions: in store. Historic Big Lots locations were approved SNAP retailers (foodstampbalance.net retailer listings); no current confirmation for the ~218 reopened stores - verify with the local store.
Does Big Lots take Gift cards?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots accepts Gift cards.
Does Big Lots take Cash?
Big Lots — yes: in store. Cash accepted at Big Lots stores; ~218 stores operate under Variety Wholesalers as of 2025 (Retail TouchPoints).
Does Big Lots take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Big Lots 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 Big Lots's official documentation.