What payment methods does Friendly's accept?
The short answer: Friendly's accepts Gift cards (in store) and Cash (in store); accepts Apple Pay (online △) and PayPal (online △) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes Google Pay, Venmo, Cash App Pay, and Klarna, and 4 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Friendly's documentation.
Accepted at Friendly's
- Apple Pay (online △)No documentation found for Apple Pay at Friendly's in-store or in-app; some third-party reports say Apple Pay is sometimes offered for online orders, varying by location.
- PayPal (online △)No documentation found for PayPal at Friendly's in-store or in-app; some third-party reports say PayPal is sometimes offered for online orders, varying by location.
- ✓ Gift cards (in store only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at Friendly's
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | △ Conditional | ? Not confirmed |
| Google Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | △ Conditional | ? Not confirmed |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? 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 | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Friendly's documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Friendly's take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Friendly's — with conditions: online.
Source: dealcatcher.com
Does Friendly's take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Friendly's take PayPal? Secondary source
Friendly's — with conditions: online.
Source: dealcatcher.com
Does Friendly's take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Friendly's take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Friendly's take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Friendly's take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Friendly's take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Friendly's take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Friendly's take Gift cards? Secondary source
Friendly's — yes: in store. Friendly's gift cards are redeemable for food, beverages, and gratuities at participating Friendly's restaurants.
Source: staples.com
Does Friendly's take Cash? Secondary source
Friendly's — yes: in store. Friendly's restaurants accept cash.
Source: dealcatcher.com
Does Friendly's take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- DealCatcher - Friendly's payment methods FAQ (dealcatcher.com)
- Staples - Friendly's $25 Gift Card (redemption terms) (staples.com)
- mygiftcardsite - Where to buy Friendly's gift cards (mygiftcardsite.us.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Friendly's take Apple Pay?
Friendly's — with conditions: online.
Does Friendly's take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's accepts Google Pay.
Does Friendly's take PayPal?
Friendly's — with conditions: online.
Does Friendly's take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's accepts Venmo.
Does Friendly's take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Friendly's take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's accepts Klarna.
Does Friendly's take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's accepts Afterpay.
Does Friendly's take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's accepts Affirm.
Does Friendly's take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Friendly's take Gift cards?
Friendly's — yes: in store. Friendly's gift cards are redeemable for food, beverages, and gratuities at participating Friendly's restaurants.
Does Friendly's take Cash?
Friendly's — yes: in store. Friendly's restaurants accept cash.
Does Friendly's take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Friendly's 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 Friendly's's official documentation.