What payment methods does Dave & Buster's accept?
The short answer: Dave & Buster's accepts Gift cards (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store △, at self-checkout △, online, in the app), Google Pay (in store △, at self-checkout △, online, in the app), and Cash (in store △) with conditions; does not accept Checks; we could not confirm whether it takes PayPal, Venmo, Cash App Pay, and Klarna, and 3 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Dave & Buster's documentation.
Accepted at Dave & Buster's
- Apple Pay (in store △, self-checkout △, online, app)Accepted in-restaurant/in-arcade, in-app, and online; at self-service kiosks, but only sometimes at the front desk/counter depending on location. Apple Pay can load/reload Power Cards in the D&B app.
- Google Pay (in store △, self-checkout △, online, app)Accepted in-restaurant/in-arcade, in-app, and online; at kiosks, but only sometimes at the front desk/counter depending on location. Power Cards can be added to Google Wallet via the app.
- ✓ Gift cards (in store only)
- Cash (in store △)Location listings show cash accepted alongside debit and mobile payments, but house policies vary by location; gameplay itself runs on the cashless Power Card system. Cash cannot be used online or in the app.
Payment methods at Dave & Buster's
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | △ Conditional | △ Conditional | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Google Pay | △ Conditional | △ Conditional | ✓ Accepted | ✓ 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 | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Checks | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Dave & Buster's documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Dave & Buster's take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Dave & Buster's — yes: online, app; with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Accepted in-restaurant/in-arcade, in-app, and online; at self-service kiosks, but only sometimes at the front desk/counter depending on location.
Source: contactless.wiki
Does Dave & Buster's take Google Pay? Secondary source
Dave & Buster's — yes: online, app; with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Accepted in-restaurant/in-arcade, in-app, and online; at kiosks, but only sometimes at the front desk/counter depending on location.
Source: contactless.wiki
Does Dave & Buster's take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Dave & Buster's accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Dave & Buster's take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Dave & Buster's accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Dave & Buster's take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Dave & Buster's accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Dave & Buster's take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Dave & Buster's accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Dave & Buster's take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Dave & Buster's accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Dave & Buster's take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Dave & Buster's accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Dave & Buster's take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Dave & Buster's accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Dave & Buster's take Gift cards? Secondary source
Dave & Buster's — yes: in store. Gift cards are redeemable for food, beverages, gameplay, merchandise, taxes, and gratuities at US locations (not special events or private parties); house policies vary by location.
Source: cardmoola.com
Does Dave & Buster's take Cash? Secondary source
Dave & Buster's — with conditions: in store. Location listings show cash accepted alongside debit and mobile payments, but house policies vary by location; gameplay itself runs on the cashless Power Card system.
Source: www-eur.cvent.com
Does Dave & Buster's take Checks? Secondary source
No — Dave & Buster's does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. D&B Marietta's event policy states no personal checks are accepted (company checks are OK for event deposits); no evidence personal checks are accepted at registers.
Source: www-eur.cvent.com
Sources
- Contactless Wiki: Dave & Buster's contactless details (contactless.wiki)
- Contactless Wiki: Apple Pay in-app confirmed list (contactless.wiki)
- QSR Web: Diebold Nixdorf kiosk rollout case study (qsrweb.com)
- CardMoola: Dave & Buster's gift card terms (cardmoola.com)
- Cvent: D&B Marietta event payment policy (www-eur.cvent.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Dave & Buster's take Apple Pay?
Dave & Buster's — yes: online, app; with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Accepted in-restaurant/in-arcade, in-app, and online; at self-service kiosks, but only sometimes at the front desk/counter depending on location.
Does Dave & Buster's take Google Pay?
Dave & Buster's — yes: online, app; with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Accepted in-restaurant/in-arcade, in-app, and online; at kiosks, but only sometimes at the front desk/counter depending on location.
Does Dave & Buster's take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Dave & Buster's accepts PayPal.
Does Dave & Buster's take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Dave & Buster's accepts Venmo.
Does Dave & Buster's take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Dave & Buster's accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Dave & Buster's take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Dave & Buster's accepts Klarna.
Does Dave & Buster's take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Dave & Buster's accepts Afterpay.
Does Dave & Buster's take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Dave & Buster's accepts Affirm.
Does Dave & Buster's take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Dave & Buster's accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Dave & Buster's take Gift cards?
Dave & Buster's — yes: in store. Gift cards are redeemable for food, beverages, gameplay, merchandise, taxes, and gratuities at US locations (not special events or private parties); house policies vary by location.
Does Dave & Buster's take Cash?
Dave & Buster's — with conditions: in store. Location listings show cash accepted alongside debit and mobile payments, but house policies vary by location; gameplay itself runs on the cashless Power Card system.
Does Dave & Buster's take Checks?
No — Dave & Buster's does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. D&B Marietta's event policy states no personal checks are accepted (company checks are OK for event deposits); no evidence personal checks are accepted at registers.
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Dave & Buster's's official documentation.