What payment methods does Delta Air Lines accept?
The short answer: Delta Air Lines accepts Apple Pay (in store, in the app) and PayPal (in store, online, in the app); accepts Google Pay (in store △) and Affirm (online △) with conditions; does not accept EBT / SNAP; we could not confirm whether it takes Venmo, Cash App Pay, Klarna, and Afterpay, and 3 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Delta Air Lines documentation.
Accepted at Delta Air Lines
- ✓ Apple Pay (in store, app only)
- Google Pay (in store △)In-flight: Tap to Pay on iPhone accepts contactless cards, Apple Pay and other digital wallets (Elavon); Google Pay specifically is only reported by third-party trackers.
- ✓ PayPal (in store, online, app only)
- Affirm (online △)Affirm monthly payments are offered through Delta Vacations travel packages, not as a flight-only checkout option on delta.com or in the app.
Payment methods at Delta Air Lines
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Google Pay | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| PayPal | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| 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 accepted | ✕ Not accepted | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| EBT / SNAP | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Gift cards | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Delta Air Lines documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Delta Air Lines take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Delta Air Lines — yes: in store, app. In-flight: accepted via Tap to Pay on iPhone (Apple Pay and other digital wallets) on US domestic flights.
Source: finextra.com
Does Delta Air Lines take Google Pay? Secondary source
Delta Air Lines — with conditions: in store. In-flight: Tap to Pay on iPhone accepts contactless cards, Apple Pay and other digital wallets (Elavon); Google Pay specifically is only reported by third-party trackers.
Source: finextra.com
Does Delta Air Lines take PayPal? Secondary source
Delta Air Lines — yes: in store, online, app. In-flight: PayPal QR code option for touch-free in-flight purchases.
Source: travelclosely.com
Does Delta Air Lines take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Delta Air Lines accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Delta Air Lines take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Delta Air Lines accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Delta Air Lines take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Delta Air Lines accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Delta Air Lines take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Delta Air Lines accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Delta Air Lines take Affirm? Secondary source
Delta Air Lines — with conditions: online. Affirm monthly payments are offered through Delta Vacations travel packages, not as a flight-only checkout option on delta.com or in the app.
Source: accountinginsights.org
Does Delta Air Lines take EBT / SNAP? Secondary source
No — Delta Air Lines does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. Not accepted for airfare.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Delta Air Lines take Gift cards? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Delta Air Lines accepts Gift cards.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Delta Air Lines take Cash? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Delta Air Lines accepts Cash.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Delta Air Lines take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Delta Air Lines accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- Delta Tap to Pay on iPhone (Finextra/Elavon) (finextra.com)
- Delta Apple Pay in Fly Delta app (50 Sky Shades) (50skyshades.com)
- In-flight PayPal QR payments (Business Traveller) (businesstraveller.com)
- Delta Affirm via Delta Vacations (Accounting Insights) (accountinginsights.org)
Frequently asked questions
Does Delta Air Lines take Apple Pay?
Delta Air Lines — yes: in store, app. In-flight: accepted via Tap to Pay on iPhone (Apple Pay and other digital wallets) on US domestic flights.
Does Delta Air Lines take Google Pay?
Delta Air Lines — with conditions: in store. In-flight: Tap to Pay on iPhone accepts contactless cards, Apple Pay and other digital wallets (Elavon); Google Pay specifically is only reported by third-party trackers.
Does Delta Air Lines take PayPal?
Delta Air Lines — yes: in store, online, app. In-flight: PayPal QR code option for touch-free in-flight purchases.
Does Delta Air Lines take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Delta Air Lines accepts Venmo.
Does Delta Air Lines take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Delta Air Lines accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Delta Air Lines take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Delta Air Lines accepts Klarna.
Does Delta Air Lines take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Delta Air Lines accepts Afterpay.
Does Delta Air Lines take Affirm?
Delta Air Lines — with conditions: online. Affirm monthly payments are offered through Delta Vacations travel packages, not as a flight-only checkout option on delta.com or in the app.
Does Delta Air Lines take EBT / SNAP?
No — Delta Air Lines does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. Not accepted for airfare.
Does Delta Air Lines take Gift cards?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Delta Air Lines accepts Gift cards.
Does Delta Air Lines take Cash?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Delta Air Lines accepts Cash.
Does Delta Air Lines take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Delta Air Lines 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 Delta Air Lines's official documentation.