What payment methods does ChowNow accept?
The short answer: ChowNow accepts Apple Pay (in the app) and Google Pay (in the app); does not accept PayPal and Cash; we could not confirm whether it takes Venmo, Cash App Pay, Klarna, and Afterpay, and 4 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official ChowNow documentation.
Accepted at ChowNow
- ✓ Apple Pay (app only)
- ✓ Google Pay (app only)
Payment methods at ChowNow
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Google Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| PayPal | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| 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 confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Checks | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official ChowNow documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does ChowNow take Apple Pay? Officially confirmed
ChowNow — yes: app. Apple Pay accepted when ordering through the restaurant's iOS app, per ChowNow diner support; not documented for web checkout.
Source: get.chownow.com
Does ChowNow take Google Pay? Provider confirmed
ChowNow — yes: app. Google Pay supported in the app per ChowNow's official app listing; an older support article listed 'Android Pay' as not accepted.
Source: play.google.com
Does ChowNow take PayPal? Officially confirmed
No — ChowNow does not accept PayPal through any of the channels we track. PayPal explicitly listed as not accepted by ChowNow diner support.
Source: get.chownow.com
Does ChowNow take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does ChowNow take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does ChowNow take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does ChowNow take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does ChowNow take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does ChowNow take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does ChowNow take Gift cards? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow accepts Gift cards.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does ChowNow take Cash? Officially confirmed
No — ChowNow does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Cash explicitly listed as not accepted by ChowNow diner support.
Source: get.chownow.com
Does ChowNow take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- ChowNow - What are the different payment options? (diner support) (get.chownow.com)
- Google Play - ChowNow: Local Food Ordering (official listing) (play.google.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does ChowNow take Apple Pay?
ChowNow — yes: app. Apple Pay accepted when ordering through the restaurant's iOS app, per ChowNow diner support; not documented for web checkout.
Does ChowNow take Google Pay?
ChowNow — yes: app. Google Pay supported in the app per ChowNow's official app listing; an older support article listed 'Android Pay' as not accepted.
Does ChowNow take PayPal?
No — ChowNow does not accept PayPal through any of the channels we track. PayPal explicitly listed as not accepted by ChowNow diner support.
Does ChowNow take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow accepts Venmo.
Does ChowNow take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow accepts Cash App Pay.
Does ChowNow take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow accepts Klarna.
Does ChowNow take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow accepts Afterpay.
Does ChowNow take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow accepts Affirm.
Does ChowNow take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does ChowNow take Gift cards?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow accepts Gift cards.
Does ChowNow take Cash?
No — ChowNow does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Cash explicitly listed as not accepted by ChowNow diner support.
Does ChowNow take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether ChowNow 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 ChowNow's official documentation.