What payment methods does Chewy accept?
The short answer: Chewy accepts Apple Pay (online, in the app), Google Pay (online, in the app), PayPal (online), and Gift cards (online, in the app); does not accept Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm, EBT / SNAP, and Checks; we could not confirm whether it takes Venmo, Cash App Pay, and Cash. Last verified September 2026 against official Chewy documentation.
Accepted at Chewy
- ✓ Apple Pay (online, app only)
- ✓ Google Pay (online, app only)
- ✓ PayPal (online only)
- ✓ Gift cards (online, app only)
Payment methods at Chewy
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Google Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| PayPal | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed |
| Venmo | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Afterpay | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Affirm | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| EBT / SNAP | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Gift cards | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Checks | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Chewy documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Chewy take Apple Pay? Officially confirmed
Chewy — yes: online, app. Apple Pay is accepted at Chewy checkout on the web and for one-touch checkout on iOS devices.
Source: investor.chewy.com
Does Chewy take Google Pay? Secondary source
Chewy — yes: online, app. Google Pay is accepted at Chewy checkout and was added to the Android app in 2023.
Source: simplycodes.com
Does Chewy take PayPal? Secondary source
Chewy — yes: online. No official documentation found for PayPal in the Chewy app.
Source: namso-gen.co
Does Chewy take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chewy accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Chewy take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chewy accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Chewy take Klarna? Secondary source
No — Chewy does not accept Klarna through any of the channels we track. Chewy has no direct Klarna integration; virtual-card workarounds through the Klarna app aren't an official Chewy payment option.
Source: marketingscoop.com
Does Chewy take Afterpay? Secondary source
No — Chewy does not accept Afterpay through any of the channels we track. Chewy does not accept Afterpay, and PayPal Pay in 4 isn't supported either — only standard PayPal payments are accepted.
Source: gbtimes.com
Does Chewy take Affirm? Secondary source
No — Chewy does not accept Affirm through any of the channels we track. Chewy has no direct integration with Affirm — it doesn't appear on Chewy's official payment list, and financing through Affirm's virtual card isn't an official Chewy payment option.
Source: marketingscoop.com
Does Chewy take EBT / SNAP? Secondary source
No — Chewy does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. SNAP benefits can't be used to buy pet food under USDA rules, and Chewy isn't an EBT-approved retailer.
Source: goodrx.com
Does Chewy take Gift cards? Officially confirmed
Chewy — yes: online, app. Chewy gift cards and eGift cards can be redeemed on chewy.com and in the Chewy mobile apps.
Source: chewy.com
Does Chewy take Cash? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chewy accepts Cash. Chewy is online-only with no physical stores, so there is no way to pay with cash; no official statement found on cash-equivalent options.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Chewy take Checks? Secondary source
No — Chewy does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. Chewy is an online and phone-order retailer and doesn't advertise accepting personal checks for mail orders.
Source: corporateofficeheadquarters.com
Sources
- Chewy 10-K — accepted payment methods (credit/debit, PayPal, Apple Pay, gift cards) (investor.chewy.com)
- Chewy — eGift Card FAQs (redeemable on website and mobile apps) (chewy.com)
- Marketing Scoop — BNPL at Chewy (no official Affirm/Afterpay/Klarna partnerships) (marketingscoop.com)
- Marketing Scoop — Chewy payment options (cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, gift cards) (marketingscoop.com)
- SimplyCodes — Chewy payment options (PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay) (simplycodes.com)
- Chewy Android app release notes v23.11.0 — Google Pay added (chewy-where-pet-lovers-shop.soft112.com)
- JoinKudos — Does Chewy take Apple Pay (joinkudos.com)
- GB Times — Chewy does not accept Afterpay (gbtimes.com)
- CorporateOfficeHeadquarters — Chewy HQ (no mail-order personal checks) (corporateofficeheadquarters.com)
- GoodRx — SNAP ineligible items (pet food) (goodrx.com)
- Lasso — Chewy affiliate program (CJ Affiliate, $15/sale) (getlasso.co)
- Chewy Canada — affiliate program (Impact, 4%) (chewy.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Chewy take Apple Pay?
Chewy — yes: online, app. Apple Pay is accepted at Chewy checkout on the web and for one-touch checkout on iOS devices.
Does Chewy take Google Pay?
Chewy — yes: online, app. Google Pay is accepted at Chewy checkout and was added to the Android app in 2023.
Does Chewy take PayPal?
Chewy — yes: online. No official documentation found for PayPal in the Chewy app.
Does Chewy take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chewy accepts Venmo.
Does Chewy take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chewy accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Chewy take Klarna?
No — Chewy does not accept Klarna through any of the channels we track. Chewy has no direct Klarna integration; virtual-card workarounds through the Klarna app aren't an official Chewy payment option.
Does Chewy take Afterpay?
No — Chewy does not accept Afterpay through any of the channels we track. Chewy does not accept Afterpay, and PayPal Pay in 4 isn't supported either — only standard PayPal payments are accepted.
Does Chewy take Affirm?
No — Chewy does not accept Affirm through any of the channels we track. Chewy has no direct integration with Affirm — it doesn't appear on Chewy's official payment list, and financing through Affirm's virtual card isn't an official Chewy payment option.
Does Chewy take EBT / SNAP?
No — Chewy does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. SNAP benefits can't be used to buy pet food under USDA rules, and Chewy isn't an EBT-approved retailer.
Does Chewy take Gift cards?
Chewy — yes: online, app. Chewy gift cards and eGift cards can be redeemed on chewy.com and in the Chewy mobile apps.
Does Chewy take Cash?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chewy accepts Cash. Chewy is online-only with no physical stores, so there is no way to pay with cash; no official statement found on cash-equivalent options.
Does Chewy take Checks?
No — Chewy does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. Chewy is an online and phone-order retailer and doesn't advertise accepting personal checks for mail orders.
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Chewy's official documentation.