What payment methods does Chili's accept?
The short answer: Chili's accepts Gift cards (in store) and Cash (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store, at self-checkout, online △) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App Pay, and 5 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Chili's documentation.
Accepted at Chili's
- Apple Pay (in store, self-checkout, online △)Per the company FAQ cited by secondary sources, Chili's accepts Apple Pay alongside Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AmEx, and Shop Pay for website purchases (merchandise); in-store, Apple Pay works via contactless terminals and Ziosk tabletop tablets. For app food ordering.
- ✓ Gift cards (in store only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at Chili's
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| Google Pay | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| 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 | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ 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 Chili's documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Chili's take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Chili's — yes: in store, self-checkout; with conditions: online. Per the company FAQ cited by secondary sources, Chili's accepts Apple Pay alongside Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AmEx, and Shop Pay for website purchases (merchandise); in-store, Apple Pay works via contactless terminals and Ziosk tabletop tablets.
Source: watcher.guru
Does Chili's take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Chili's take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Chili's take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Chili's take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Chili's take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Chili's take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Chili's take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Chili's take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Chili's take Gift cards? Secondary source
Chili's — yes: in store. Chili's gift cards accepted as payment in restaurants per secondary sources.
Source: gethuman.com
Does Chili's take Cash? Secondary source
Chili's — yes: in store. Cash accepted for dine-in and takeout per secondary sources.
Source: gethuman.com
Does Chili's take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- Watcher.Guru — Does Chili's Take Apple Pay? (cites company FAQ) (watcher.guru)
- Macworld — Apple Pay coming to Chili's tableside (macworld.com)
- GetHuman — Chili's accepted payment methods (gethuman.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Chili's take Apple Pay?
Chili's — yes: in store, self-checkout; with conditions: online. Per the company FAQ cited by secondary sources, Chili's accepts Apple Pay alongside Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AmEx, and Shop Pay for website purchases (merchandise); in-store, Apple Pay works via contactless terminals and Ziosk tabletop tablets.
Does Chili's take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts Google Pay.
Does Chili's take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts PayPal.
Does Chili's take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts Venmo.
Does Chili's take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Chili's take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts Klarna.
Does Chili's take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts Afterpay.
Does Chili's take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts Affirm.
Does Chili's take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Chili's take Gift cards?
Chili's — yes: in store. Chili's gift cards accepted as payment in restaurants per secondary sources.
Does Chili's take Cash?
Chili's — yes: in store. Cash accepted for dine-in and takeout per secondary sources.
Does Chili's take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Chili's accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
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