What payment methods does Kiehl's accept?
The short answer: Kiehl's accepts PayPal (online); accepts Klarna (online △), Afterpay (online △), and Gift cards (in store △, online) with conditions; does not accept Affirm; we could not confirm whether it takes Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, and Cash App Pay, and 3 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Kiehl's documentation.
Accepted at Kiehl's
- ✓ PayPal (online only)
- Klarna (online △)Knoji's scorecard reports Klarna is accepted by Kiehl's, but the merchant does not document it and the exact channels are unconfirmed.
- Afterpay (online △)Knoji's scorecard reports Afterpay is accepted by Kiehl's, but the merchant does not document it and the exact channels are unconfirmed.
- Gift cards (in store △, online)Kiehl's eGift cards are sold online; a forum post reports gift cards usable at freestanding stores, but the merchant does not document current in-store acceptance.
Payment methods at Kiehl's
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Google Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| PayPal | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | – N/A |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Klarna | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | △ Conditional | – N/A |
| Afterpay | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | △ Conditional | – N/A |
| Affirm | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Gift cards | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | – N/A |
| Cash | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Kiehl's documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Kiehl's take Apple Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Kiehl's accepts Apple Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Kiehl's take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Kiehl's accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Kiehl's take PayPal? Secondary source
Kiehl's — yes: online. Knoji quotes Kiehl's official wording listing Amex, Mastercard, Visa, China UnionPay, and PayPal as accepted.
Source: kiehls.knoji.com
Does Kiehl's take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Kiehl's accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Kiehl's take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Kiehl's accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Kiehl's take Klarna? Secondary source
Kiehl's — with conditions: online. Knoji's scorecard reports Klarna is accepted by Kiehl's, but the merchant does not document it and the exact channels are unconfirmed.
Source: kiehls.knoji.com
Does Kiehl's take Afterpay? Secondary source
Kiehl's — with conditions: online. Knoji's scorecard reports Afterpay is accepted by Kiehl's, but the merchant does not document it and the exact channels are unconfirmed.
Source: kiehls.knoji.com
Does Kiehl's take Affirm? Secondary source
No — Kiehl's does not accept Affirm through any of the channels we track. Knoji reports Affirm is not accepted by Kiehl's.
Source: kiehls.knoji.com
Does Kiehl's take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Kiehl's accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Kiehl's take Gift cards? Secondary source
Kiehl's — yes: online; with conditions: in store. Kiehl's eGift cards are sold online; a forum post reports gift cards usable at freestanding stores, but the merchant does not document current in-store acceptance.
Source: gcgalore.com
Does Kiehl's take Cash? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Kiehl's accepts Cash.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Kiehl's take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Kiehl's accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- Knoji - Kiehl's payment methods (kiehls.knoji.com)
- Gift Cards Galore - Kiehl's Amex offer (eGift cards) (gcgalore.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Kiehl's take Apple Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Kiehl's accepts Apple Pay.
Does Kiehl's take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Kiehl's accepts Google Pay.
Does Kiehl's take PayPal?
Kiehl's — yes: online. Knoji quotes Kiehl's official wording listing Amex, Mastercard, Visa, China UnionPay, and PayPal as accepted.
Does Kiehl's take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Kiehl's accepts Venmo.
Does Kiehl's take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Kiehl's accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Kiehl's take Klarna?
Kiehl's — with conditions: online. Knoji's scorecard reports Klarna is accepted by Kiehl's, but the merchant does not document it and the exact channels are unconfirmed.
Does Kiehl's take Afterpay?
Kiehl's — with conditions: online. Knoji's scorecard reports Afterpay is accepted by Kiehl's, but the merchant does not document it and the exact channels are unconfirmed.
Does Kiehl's take Affirm?
No — Kiehl's does not accept Affirm through any of the channels we track. Knoji reports Affirm is not accepted by Kiehl's.
Does Kiehl's take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Kiehl's accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Kiehl's take Gift cards?
Kiehl's — yes: online; with conditions: in store. Kiehl's eGift cards are sold online; a forum post reports gift cards usable at freestanding stores, but the merchant does not document current in-store acceptance.
Does Kiehl's take Cash?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Kiehl's accepts Cash.
Does Kiehl's take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Kiehl's accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
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