What payment methods does Marriott accept?
The short answer: Marriott accepts Apple Pay (in store); does not accept EBT / SNAP; we could not confirm whether it takes Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App Pay, and 6 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Marriott documentation.
Accepted at Marriott
- ✓ Apple Pay (in store only)
Payment methods at Marriott
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ? Not confirmed |
| Google Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? 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 accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Gift cards | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Marriott documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Marriott take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Marriott — yes: in store. Front desk: accepted via contactless readers for check-in payment (Marriott was the first global hospitality company to offer Apple Pay).
Source: traveldailynews.com
Does Marriott take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Marriott take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Marriott take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Marriott take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Marriott take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Marriott take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Marriott take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Marriott take EBT / SNAP? Secondary source
No — Marriott does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. Not accepted for hotel stays.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Marriott take Gift cards? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Gift cards.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Marriott take Cash? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Cash.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Marriott take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- Marriott Apple Pay launch (Travel Daily News) (traveldailynews.com)
- Marriott Tours & Activities payment help (activities.marriott.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Marriott take Apple Pay?
Marriott — yes: in store. Front desk: accepted via contactless readers for check-in payment (Marriott was the first global hospitality company to offer Apple Pay).
Does Marriott take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Google Pay.
Does Marriott take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts PayPal.
Does Marriott take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Venmo.
Does Marriott take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Marriott take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Klarna.
Does Marriott take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Afterpay.
Does Marriott take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Affirm.
Does Marriott take EBT / SNAP?
No — Marriott does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. Not accepted for hotel stays.
Does Marriott take Gift cards?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Gift cards.
Does Marriott take Cash?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott accepts Cash.
Does Marriott take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Marriott 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 Marriott's official documentation.