What payment methods does Half Price Books accept?
The short answer: Half Price Books accepts Gift cards (in store, online), Cash (in store), and Checks (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store △) and Google Pay (in store △) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes PayPal, Venmo, Cash App Pay, and Klarna, and 3 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Half Price Books documentation.
Accepted at Half Price Books
- Apple Pay (in store △)Apple Pay accepted at some locations; acceptance varies by store (third-party guide).
- Google Pay (in store △)Google Pay accepted at some locations; acceptance varies by store (third-party guide).
- ✓ Gift cards (in store, online only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
- ✓ Checks (in store only)
Payment methods at Half Price Books
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
| Google Pay | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Klarna | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Afterpay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | – N/A |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Half Price Books documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Half Price Books take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Half Price Books — with conditions: in store. Apple Pay accepted at some locations; acceptance varies by store (third-party guide).
Source: joinkudos.com
Does Half Price Books take Google Pay? Secondary source
Half Price Books — with conditions: in store. Google Pay accepted at some locations; acceptance varies by store (third-party guide).
Source: joinkudos.com
Does Half Price Books take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Half Price Books accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Half Price Books take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Half Price Books accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Half Price Books take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Half Price Books accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Half Price Books take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Half Price Books accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Half Price Books take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Half Price Books accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Half Price Books take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Half Price Books accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Half Price Books take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Half Price Books accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Half Price Books take Gift cards? Secondary source
Half Price Books — yes: in store, online. HPB gift cards can be used in stores and for online purchases (third-party guide).
Source: joinkudos.com
Does Half Price Books take Cash? Officially confirmed
Half Price Books — yes: in store. Cash accepted in-store (official gift card FAQ; third-party guide).
Source: hpb.com
Does Half Price Books take Checks? Officially confirmed
Half Price Books — yes: in store. Personal checks and traveler's checks accepted in-store (official gift card FAQ).
Source: hpb.com
Sources
- Half Price Books official gift card FAQ (hpb.com)
- Kudos: Does Half Price Books take Apple Pay (joinkudos.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Half Price Books take Apple Pay?
Half Price Books — with conditions: in store. Apple Pay accepted at some locations; acceptance varies by store (third-party guide).
Does Half Price Books take Google Pay?
Half Price Books — with conditions: in store. Google Pay accepted at some locations; acceptance varies by store (third-party guide).
Does Half Price Books take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Half Price Books accepts PayPal.
Does Half Price Books take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Half Price Books accepts Venmo.
Does Half Price Books take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Half Price Books accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Half Price Books take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Half Price Books accepts Klarna.
Does Half Price Books take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Half Price Books accepts Afterpay.
Does Half Price Books take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Half Price Books accepts Affirm.
Does Half Price Books take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Half Price Books accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Half Price Books take Gift cards?
Half Price Books — yes: in store, online. HPB gift cards can be used in stores and for online purchases (third-party guide).
Does Half Price Books take Cash?
Half Price Books — yes: in store. Cash accepted in-store (official gift card FAQ; third-party guide).
Does Half Price Books take Checks?
Half Price Books — yes: in store. Personal checks and traveler's checks accepted in-store (official gift card FAQ).
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