What payment methods does DSW accept?
The short answer: DSW accepts Apple Pay (in store), Google Pay (in store), PayPal (online), Venmo (online), Afterpay (in store, online), and Gift cards (in store, online), and 1 more (see details below); we could not confirm whether it takes Cash App Pay, Klarna, Affirm, and EBT / SNAP, and 1 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official DSW documentation.
Accepted at DSW
- ✓ Apple Pay (in store only)
- ✓ Google Pay (in store only)
- ✓ PayPal (online only)
- ✓ Venmo (online only)
- ✓ Afterpay (in store, online only)
- ✓ Gift cards (in store, online only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at DSW
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Google Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ? 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 | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official DSW documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does DSW take Apple Pay? Secondary source
DSW — yes: in store.
Source: location.com
Does DSW take Google Pay? Secondary source
DSW — yes: in store.
Source: location.com
Does DSW take PayPal? Secondary source
DSW — yes: online.
Source: print2webcorp.com
Does DSW take Venmo? Secondary source
DSW — yes: online.
Source: print2webcorp.com
Does DSW take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DSW accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does DSW take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DSW accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does DSW take Afterpay? Secondary source
DSW — yes: in store, online.
Source: print2webcorp.com
Does DSW take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DSW accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does DSW take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DSW accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does DSW take Gift cards? Secondary source
DSW — yes: in store, online.
Source: gethuman.com
Does DSW take Cash? Secondary source
DSW — yes: in store. Cash accepted at DSW stores per Yext-sourced store payment data.
Source: location.com
Does DSW take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DSW accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- Location.com DSW store listing (Yext payment data: Apple Pay, Android Pay, cash) (location.com)
- Print2WebCorp - DSW return policy (PayPal, Venmo, Afterpay) (print2webcorp.com)
- GetHuman - DSW payment methods FAQ (gethuman.com)
- KnowYourMobile - US retailers that support Apple Pay 2026 (knowyourmobile.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does DSW take Apple Pay?
DSW — yes: in store.
Does DSW take Google Pay?
DSW — yes: in store.
Does DSW take PayPal?
DSW — yes: online.
Does DSW take Venmo?
DSW — yes: online.
Does DSW take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DSW accepts Cash App Pay.
Does DSW take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DSW accepts Klarna.
Does DSW take Afterpay?
DSW — yes: in store, online.
Does DSW take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DSW accepts Affirm.
Does DSW take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DSW accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does DSW take Gift cards?
DSW — yes: in store, online.
Does DSW take Cash?
DSW — yes: in store. Cash accepted at DSW stores per Yext-sourced store payment data.
Does DSW take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether DSW 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 DSW's official documentation.