What payment methods does Choice Hotels accept?
The short answer: Choice Hotels accepts Gift cards (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store △) and Cash (in store △) 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 Choice Hotels documentation.
Accepted at Choice Hotels
- Apple Pay (in store △)Apple Pay is reported at many Choice Hotels locations; acceptance varies by franchise property.
- ✓ Gift cards (in store only)
- Cash (in store △)Many Choice Hotels properties accept cash at the front desk, but a valid ID and a credit or debit card are required at check-in; varies by property.
Payment methods at Choice Hotels
| 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 | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | △ Conditional | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Choice Hotels documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Choice Hotels take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Choice Hotels — with conditions: in store. Apple Pay is reported at many Choice Hotels locations; acceptance varies by franchise property.
Source: forums.macrumors.com
Does Choice Hotels take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Choice Hotels take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Choice Hotels take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Choice Hotels take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Choice Hotels take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Choice Hotels take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Choice Hotels take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Choice Hotels take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Choice Hotels take Gift cards? Secondary source
Choice Hotels — yes: in store. Choice Hotels sells gift cards redeemable at participating properties (Breaking Travel News); no documentation for online checkout use.
Source: breakingtravelnews.com
Does Choice Hotels take Cash? Secondary source
Choice Hotels — with conditions: in store. Many Choice Hotels properties accept cash at the front desk, but a valid ID and a credit or debit card are required at check-in; varies by property.
Source: gobankingrates.com
Does Choice Hotels take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- GOBankingRates - cash-friendly hotels (Choice Hotels: cash at many locations) (gobankingrates.com)
- MacRumors forum - hotel NFC/Apple Pay acceptance by chain (Choice: yes) (forums.macrumors.com)
- Breaking Travel News - Choice Hotels gift card offering (breakingtravelnews.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Choice Hotels take Apple Pay?
Choice Hotels — with conditions: in store. Apple Pay is reported at many Choice Hotels locations; acceptance varies by franchise property.
Does Choice Hotels take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts Google Pay.
Does Choice Hotels take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts PayPal.
Does Choice Hotels take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts Venmo.
Does Choice Hotels take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Choice Hotels take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts Klarna.
Does Choice Hotels take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts Afterpay.
Does Choice Hotels take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts Affirm.
Does Choice Hotels take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Choice Hotels take Gift cards?
Choice Hotels — yes: in store. Choice Hotels sells gift cards redeemable at participating properties (Breaking Travel News); no documentation for online checkout use.
Does Choice Hotels take Cash?
Choice Hotels — with conditions: in store. Many Choice Hotels properties accept cash at the front desk, but a valid ID and a credit or debit card are required at check-in; varies by property.
Does Choice Hotels take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Choice Hotels accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
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