What payment methods does DoorDash accept?
The short answer: DoorDash accepts Apple Pay (online, in the app), Google Pay (online, in the app), PayPal (online, in the app), Venmo (online, in the app), Klarna (online, in the app), and Gift cards (online, in the app); accepts EBT / SNAP (online △, in the app △) with conditions; does not accept Cash; we could not confirm whether it takes Cash App Pay, Afterpay, Affirm, and Checks. Last verified September 2026 against official DoorDash documentation.
Accepted at DoorDash
- ✓ Apple Pay (online, app only)
- ✓ Google Pay (online, app only)
- ✓ PayPal (online, app only)
- ✓ Venmo (online, app only)
- ✓ Klarna (online, app only)
- EBT / SNAP (online △, app △)SNAP/EBT accepted only at participating grocery and convenience stores for SNAP-eligible items; fees, tips and non-eligible items require a second payment method. No physical locations.
- ✓ Gift cards (online, app only)
Payment methods at DoorDash
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Google Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| PayPal | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Venmo | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash App Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Afterpay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| Gift cards | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Checks | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official DoorDash documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does DoorDash take Apple Pay? Secondary source
DoorDash — yes: online, app. Apple Pay accepted at checkout on the iOS app and website.
Source: fone.tips
Does DoorDash take Google Pay? Secondary source
DoorDash — yes: online, app. Google Pay accepted at checkout on the Android app and website.
Source: fone.tips
Does DoorDash take PayPal? Secondary source
DoorDash — yes: online, app. PayPal accounts can be linked and used at checkout.
Source: fone.tips
Does DoorDash take Venmo? Secondary source
DoorDash — yes: online, app. Venmo accepted as a payment option.
Source: fone.tips
Does DoorDash take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DoorDash accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: playbite.com
Does DoorDash take Klarna? Secondary source
DoorDash — yes: online, app. Klarna BNPL available (announced March 2025): pay in 4 interest-free installments or defer payment on orders over $35.
Source: marketplace.org
Does DoorDash take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DoorDash accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does DoorDash take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DoorDash accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does DoorDash take EBT / SNAP? Officially confirmed
DoorDash — with conditions: online, app. SNAP/EBT accepted only at participating grocery and convenience stores for SNAP-eligible items; fees, tips and non-eligible items require a second payment method.
Source: help.doordash.com
Does DoorDash take Gift cards? Secondary source
DoorDash — yes: online, app. DoorDash gift cards redeemable for order credit on the website and app.
Source: fone.tips
Does DoorDash take Cash? Secondary source
No — DoorDash does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Not accepted on the main DoorDash marketplace app; Cash on Delivery was tested only via DoorDash Drive restaurant orders and later suspended.
Source: techcrunch.com
Does DoorDash take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DoorDash accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- DoorDash payment methods guide (fone.tips)
- DoorDash + Klarna BNPL partnership (Marketplace) (marketplace.org)
- DoorDash SNAP benefits help center (help.doordash.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does DoorDash take Apple Pay?
DoorDash — yes: online, app. Apple Pay accepted at checkout on the iOS app and website.
Does DoorDash take Google Pay?
DoorDash — yes: online, app. Google Pay accepted at checkout on the Android app and website.
Does DoorDash take PayPal?
DoorDash — yes: online, app. PayPal accounts can be linked and used at checkout.
Does DoorDash take Venmo?
DoorDash — yes: online, app. Venmo accepted as a payment option.
Does DoorDash take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DoorDash accepts Cash App Pay.
Does DoorDash take Klarna?
DoorDash — yes: online, app. Klarna BNPL available (announced March 2025): pay in 4 interest-free installments or defer payment on orders over $35.
Does DoorDash take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DoorDash accepts Afterpay.
Does DoorDash take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DoorDash accepts Affirm.
Does DoorDash take EBT / SNAP?
DoorDash — with conditions: online, app. SNAP/EBT accepted only at participating grocery and convenience stores for SNAP-eligible items; fees, tips and non-eligible items require a second payment method.
Does DoorDash take Gift cards?
DoorDash — yes: online, app. DoorDash gift cards redeemable for order credit on the website and app.
Does DoorDash take Cash?
No — DoorDash does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Not accepted on the main DoorDash marketplace app; Cash on Delivery was tested only via DoorDash Drive restaurant orders and later suspended.
Does DoorDash take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DoorDash 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 DoorDash's official documentation.