What payment methods does Foot Locker accept?
The short answer: Foot Locker accepts Apple Pay (in store, online, in the app), Google Pay (in store, online), Gift cards (in store, online), and Cash (in store); accepts PayPal (in store △, online), Venmo (in store △), Klarna (online △), and Afterpay (online △) with conditions; does not accept EBT / SNAP; we could not confirm whether it takes Cash App Pay, Affirm, and Checks. Last verified September 2026 against official Foot Locker documentation.
Accepted at Foot Locker
- ✓ Apple Pay (in store, online, app only)
- ✓ Google Pay (in store, online only)
- PayPal (in store △, online)No official documentation found for PayPal in the Foot Locker app. Accepted online; in-store checkout runs on FreedomPay with PayPal/Venmo digital-wallet support (2021 announcement).
- Venmo (in store △)Foot Locker's 2021 FreedomPay rollout enabled PayPal/Venmo digital wallets in stores; 2017 reports also listed Foot Locker among 'pay with Venmo' online retailers, but current official pages don't list Venmo.
- Klarna (online △)Listed as an online checkout option (subject to Klarna approval); no documentation for stores or app.
- Afterpay (online △)Foot Locker's help page lists Afterpay as an online checkout option, subject to Afterpay's approval; in-store and app coverage is undocumented.
- ✓ Gift cards (in store, online only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at Foot Locker
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Google Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed |
| Venmo | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| Afterpay | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Checks | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Foot Locker documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Foot Locker take Apple Pay? Officially confirmed
Foot Locker — yes: in store, online, app. Accepted online and on the Foot Locker app; all U.S.
Source: help.footlocker.com
Does Foot Locker take Google Pay? Officially confirmed
Foot Locker — yes: in store, online. No official documentation found for Google Pay in the Foot Locker app.
Source: help.footlocker.com
Does Foot Locker take PayPal? Secondary source
Foot Locker — yes: online; with conditions: in store. No official documentation found for PayPal in the Foot Locker app.
Source: fibre2fashion.com
Does Foot Locker take Venmo? Secondary source
Foot Locker — with conditions: in store. Foot Locker's 2021 FreedomPay rollout enabled PayPal/Venmo digital wallets in stores; 2017 reports also listed Foot Locker among 'pay with Venmo' online retailers, but current official pages don't list Venmo.
Source: fibre2fashion.com
Does Foot Locker take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Foot Locker accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Foot Locker take Klarna? Officially confirmed
Foot Locker — with conditions: online. Listed as an online checkout option (subject to Klarna approval); no documentation for stores or app.
Source: help.footlocker.com
Does Foot Locker take Afterpay? Officially confirmed
Foot Locker — with conditions: online. Foot Locker's help page lists Afterpay as an online checkout option, subject to Afterpay's approval; in-store and app coverage is undocumented.
Source: help.footlocker.com
Does Foot Locker take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Foot Locker accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Foot Locker take EBT / SNAP? Officially confirmed
No — Foot Locker does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. Foot Locker's official accepted-payments list covers cards, Klarna, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Afterpay with no mention of EBT/SNAP.
Source: help.footlocker.com
Does Foot Locker take Gift cards? Secondary source
Foot Locker — yes: in store, online. No official documentation found for gift-card redemption in the Foot Locker app.
Source: dyme.earth
Does Foot Locker take Cash? Secondary source
Foot Locker — yes: in store. Cash is accepted at store registers per secondary sources; it can't be used for online, phone, or app orders.
Source: site.joinkudos.com
Does Foot Locker take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Foot Locker accepts Checks. No official documentation; secondary sources conflict (one store directory lists 'Personal Checks', another says Foot Locker doesn't typically take checks).
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- Foot Locker help — What payment methods do you accept? (help.footlocker.com)
- Kudos — Does Foot Locker Take Apple Pay? (2026) (site.joinkudos.com)
- Dyme — Foot Locker Gift Card FAQ (dyme.earth)
- Fibre2Fashion — Foot Locker selects FreedomPay for in-store payments (fibre2fashion.com)
- Engadget — Venmo accepted at PayPal retailers (2017) (engadget.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Foot Locker take Apple Pay?
Foot Locker — yes: in store, online, app. Accepted online and on the Foot Locker app; all U.S.
Does Foot Locker take Google Pay?
Foot Locker — yes: in store, online. No official documentation found for Google Pay in the Foot Locker app.
Does Foot Locker take PayPal?
Foot Locker — yes: online; with conditions: in store. No official documentation found for PayPal in the Foot Locker app.
Does Foot Locker take Venmo?
Foot Locker — with conditions: in store. Foot Locker's 2021 FreedomPay rollout enabled PayPal/Venmo digital wallets in stores; 2017 reports also listed Foot Locker among 'pay with Venmo' online retailers, but current official pages don't list Venmo.
Does Foot Locker take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Foot Locker accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Foot Locker take Klarna?
Foot Locker — with conditions: online. Listed as an online checkout option (subject to Klarna approval); no documentation for stores or app.
Does Foot Locker take Afterpay?
Foot Locker — with conditions: online. Foot Locker's help page lists Afterpay as an online checkout option, subject to Afterpay's approval; in-store and app coverage is undocumented.
Does Foot Locker take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Foot Locker accepts Affirm.
Does Foot Locker take EBT / SNAP?
No — Foot Locker does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. Foot Locker's official accepted-payments list covers cards, Klarna, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Afterpay with no mention of EBT/SNAP.
Does Foot Locker take Gift cards?
Foot Locker — yes: in store, online. No official documentation found for gift-card redemption in the Foot Locker app.
Does Foot Locker take Cash?
Foot Locker — yes: in store. Cash is accepted at store registers per secondary sources; it can't be used for online, phone, or app orders.
Does Foot Locker take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Foot Locker accepts Checks. No official documentation; secondary sources conflict (one store directory lists 'Personal Checks', another says Foot Locker doesn't typically take checks).
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Foot Locker's official documentation.