What payment methods does MAC Cosmetics accept?
The short answer: MAC Cosmetics accepts Apple Pay (in store), Afterpay (online), and Gift cards (online); we could not confirm whether it takes Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App Pay, and 5 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official MAC Cosmetics documentation.
Accepted at MAC Cosmetics
- ✓ Apple Pay (in store only)
- ✓ Afterpay (online only)
- ✓ Gift cards (online only)
Payment methods at MAC Cosmetics
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
| Google Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – 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 accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | – N/A |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Gift cards | ✕ Not accepted | – 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 MAC Cosmetics documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does MAC Cosmetics take Apple Pay? Secondary source
MAC Cosmetics — yes: in store. A 2026 US Apple Pay retailer roundup lists MAC Cosmetics as accepting Apple Pay in stores.
Source: knowyourmobile.com
Does MAC Cosmetics take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MAC Cosmetics take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MAC Cosmetics take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MAC Cosmetics take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MAC Cosmetics take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MAC Cosmetics take Afterpay? Officially confirmed
MAC Cosmetics — yes: online. MAC's official Afterpay page says Afterpay is available for eligible purchases on maccosmetics.com.
Source: maccosmetics.com
Does MAC Cosmetics take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MAC Cosmetics take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MAC Cosmetics take Gift cards? Officially confirmed
MAC Cosmetics — yes: online. MAC's official FAQ lists MAC gift and eGift cards as accepted payment methods for US online orders.
Source: maccosmetics.com
Does MAC Cosmetics take Cash? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts Cash.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MAC Cosmetics take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- MAC Cosmetics - Customer service FAQ (official) (maccosmetics.com)
- MAC Cosmetics - Afterpay (official) (maccosmetics.com)
- KnowYourMobile - US retailers that accept Apple Pay (2026) (knowyourmobile.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does MAC Cosmetics take Apple Pay?
MAC Cosmetics — yes: in store. A 2026 US Apple Pay retailer roundup lists MAC Cosmetics as accepting Apple Pay in stores.
Does MAC Cosmetics take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts Google Pay.
Does MAC Cosmetics take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts PayPal.
Does MAC Cosmetics take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts Venmo.
Does MAC Cosmetics take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts Cash App Pay.
Does MAC Cosmetics take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts Klarna.
Does MAC Cosmetics take Afterpay?
MAC Cosmetics — yes: online. MAC's official Afterpay page says Afterpay is available for eligible purchases on maccosmetics.com.
Does MAC Cosmetics take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts Affirm.
Does MAC Cosmetics take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does MAC Cosmetics take Gift cards?
MAC Cosmetics — yes: online. MAC's official FAQ lists MAC gift and eGift cards as accepted payment methods for US online orders.
Does MAC Cosmetics take Cash?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts Cash.
Does MAC Cosmetics take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MAC Cosmetics accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
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