What payment methods does Krystal accept?
The short answer: Krystal accepts Gift cards (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store △) with conditions; does not accept Google Pay and PayPal; we could not confirm whether it takes Venmo, Cash App Pay, Klarna, and Afterpay, and 4 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Krystal documentation.
Accepted at Krystal
- Apple Pay (in store △)Conflicting reports: one guide says Apple Pay is accepted at many Krystal locations; Knoji says it is not. Likely varies by location. For online and app.
- ✓ Gift cards (in store only)
Payment methods at Krystal
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Google Pay | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| PayPal | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| 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 | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Krystal documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Krystal take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Krystal — with conditions: in store. Conflicting reports: one guide says Apple Pay is accepted at many Krystal locations; Knoji says it is not.
Source: feastandslumber.com
Does Krystal take Google Pay? Secondary source
No — Krystal does not accept Google Pay through any of the channels we track. Knoji reports Krystal does not accept Google Pay; no contradicting documentation found.
Source: krystal.knoji.com
Does Krystal take PayPal? Secondary source
No — Krystal does not accept PayPal through any of the channels we track. Knoji reports Krystal does not accept PayPal.
Source: krystal.knoji.com
Does Krystal take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Krystal take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Krystal take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Krystal take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Krystal take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Krystal take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Krystal take Gift cards? Secondary source
Krystal — yes: in store. Krystal operates a gift card program accepted at all Krystal businesses per its franchise disclosure; online/app redemption not documented.
Source: ixlbozmkjhgiihfhgiif.supabase.co
Does Krystal take Cash? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal accepts Cash.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Krystal take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- Feast and Slumber - Krystal breakfast hours FAQ (feastandslumber.com)
- Knoji - Does Krystal take Apple Pay (krystal.knoji.com)
- QSR Magazine - Krystal now accepts plastic (qsrmagazine.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Krystal take Apple Pay?
Krystal — with conditions: in store. Conflicting reports: one guide says Apple Pay is accepted at many Krystal locations; Knoji says it is not.
Does Krystal take Google Pay?
No — Krystal does not accept Google Pay through any of the channels we track. Knoji reports Krystal does not accept Google Pay; no contradicting documentation found.
Does Krystal take PayPal?
No — Krystal does not accept PayPal through any of the channels we track. Knoji reports Krystal does not accept PayPal.
Does Krystal take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal accepts Venmo.
Does Krystal take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Krystal take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal accepts Klarna.
Does Krystal take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal accepts Afterpay.
Does Krystal take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal accepts Affirm.
Does Krystal take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Krystal take Gift cards?
Krystal — yes: in store. Krystal operates a gift card program accepted at all Krystal businesses per its franchise disclosure; online/app redemption not documented.
Does Krystal take Cash?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal accepts Cash.
Does Krystal take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Krystal 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 Krystal's official documentation.