What payment methods does Buffalo Wild Wings accept?
The short answer: Buffalo Wild Wings accepts Cash (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store △), Google Pay (in store △, at self-checkout), and Gift cards (in store, online △) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes PayPal, Venmo, Cash App Pay, and Klarna, and 4 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Buffalo Wild Wings documentation.
Accepted at Buffalo Wild Wings
- Apple Pay (in store △)Tap-enabled payment terminals are rolling out to all BWW locations (Apple Pay may work where available); the official contactless self-checkout supports credit cards and Google Pay but not Apple Pay, per secondary sources. For online and app.
- Google Pay (in store △, self-checkout)Google Pay works in BWW's official contactless self-checkout (pay from your phone via a texted bill link or QR code); tap-enabled in-store terminals are rolling out, so in-store support varies. For online and app.
- Gift cards (in store, online △)BWW gift cards redeemable at participating sports bars and at select locations online per secondary sources. For self-checkout and app.
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at Buffalo Wild Wings
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Google Pay | △ Conditional | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Buffalo Wild Wings documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Buffalo Wild Wings — with conditions: in store. Tap-enabled payment terminals are rolling out to all BWW locations (Apple Pay may work where available); the official contactless self-checkout supports credit cards and Google Pay but not Apple Pay, per secondary sources.
Source: restaurantdude.com
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Google Pay? Secondary source
Buffalo Wild Wings — yes: self-checkout; with conditions: in store. Google Pay works in BWW's official contactless self-checkout (pay from your phone via a texted bill link or QR code); tap-enabled in-store terminals are rolling out, so in-store support varies.
Source: restaurantdude.com
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Gift cards? Secondary source
Buffalo Wild Wings — yes: in store; with conditions: online. BWW gift cards redeemable at participating sports bars and at select locations online per secondary sources.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Cash? Secondary source
Buffalo Wild Wings — yes: in store. Cash accepted in-store per location listings.
Source: mylocalservices.com
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts Checks.
Source: mylocalservices.com
Sources
- Restaurant Dude — Does Buffalo Wild Wings Take Apple Pay? (restaurantdude.com)
- TenereTeam — Buffalo Wild Wings payment methods (buffalo-wild-wings.tenereteam.com)
- MyLocalServices — BWW Oceanside payment methods (mylocalservices.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Apple Pay?
Buffalo Wild Wings — with conditions: in store. Tap-enabled payment terminals are rolling out to all BWW locations (Apple Pay may work where available); the official contactless self-checkout supports credit cards and Google Pay but not Apple Pay, per secondary sources.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Google Pay?
Buffalo Wild Wings — yes: self-checkout; with conditions: in store. Google Pay works in BWW's official contactless self-checkout (pay from your phone via a texted bill link or QR code); tap-enabled in-store terminals are rolling out, so in-store support varies.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts PayPal.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts Venmo.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts Klarna.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts Afterpay.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts Affirm.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Gift cards?
Buffalo Wild Wings — yes: in store; with conditions: online. BWW gift cards redeemable at participating sports bars and at select locations online per secondary sources.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Cash?
Buffalo Wild Wings — yes: in store. Cash accepted in-store per location listings.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Buffalo Wild Wings accepts Checks.
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