What payment methods does Michaels accept?
The short answer: Michaels accepts Cash (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store, online, in the app △), PayPal (online, in the app △), Affirm (online, in the app △), and Gift cards (in store, online, in the app △) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes Google Pay, Venmo, Cash App Pay, and Klarna, and 3 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Michaels documentation.
Accepted at Michaels
- Apple Pay (in store, online, app △)Apple Pay is accepted in-store and online at Michaels; in-app availability is not separately documented.
- PayPal (online, app △)PayPal is accepted for online purchases on michaels.com; UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
- Affirm (online, app △)Affirm partnered with Michaels for pay-over-time on michaels.com orders over $50 (biweekly or monthly, from 0% APR); UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
- Gift cards (in store, online, app △)Michaels gift cards are sold and redeemable in-store and on michaels.com.
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at Michaels
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | △ Conditional |
| Google Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | △ Conditional |
| 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 accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | △ Conditional |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | △ Conditional |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Michaels documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Michaels take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Michaels — yes: in store, online; with conditions: app. Apple Pay is accepted in-store and online at Michaels; in-app availability is not separately documented.
Source: watcher.guru
Does Michaels take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Michaels accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Michaels take PayPal? Secondary source
Michaels — yes: online; with conditions: app. PayPal is accepted for online purchases on michaels.com; UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
Source: watcher.guru
Does Michaels take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Michaels accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Michaels take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Michaels accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Michaels take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Michaels accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Michaels take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Michaels accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Michaels take Affirm? Secondary source
Michaels — yes: online; with conditions: app. Affirm partnered with Michaels for pay-over-time on michaels.com orders over $50 (biweekly or monthly, from 0% APR); UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
Source: itbusinessnet.com
Does Michaels take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Michaels accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Michaels take Gift cards? Secondary source
Michaels — yes: in store, online; with conditions: app. Michaels gift cards are sold and redeemable in-store and on michaels.com.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Michaels take Cash? Secondary source
Michaels — yes: in store. Cash is accepted in-store.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Michaels take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Michaels accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- Watcher.Guru - Does Michaels Take Apple Pay? (watcher.guru)
- KnowYourMobile - USA retailers that support Apple Pay in 2026 (knowyourmobile.com)
- IT Business Net - Affirm and Michaels partner (press release) (itbusinessnet.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Michaels take Apple Pay?
Michaels — yes: in store, online; with conditions: app. Apple Pay is accepted in-store and online at Michaels; in-app availability is not separately documented.
Does Michaels take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Michaels accepts Google Pay.
Does Michaels take PayPal?
Michaels — yes: online; with conditions: app. PayPal is accepted for online purchases on michaels.com; UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
Does Michaels take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Michaels accepts Venmo.
Does Michaels take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Michaels accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Michaels take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Michaels accepts Klarna.
Does Michaels take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Michaels accepts Afterpay.
Does Michaels take Affirm?
Michaels — yes: online; with conditions: app. Affirm partnered with Michaels for pay-over-time on michaels.com orders over $50 (biweekly or monthly, from 0% APR); UNVERIFIED for in-store purchases.
Does Michaels take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Michaels accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Michaels take Gift cards?
Michaels — yes: in store, online; with conditions: app. Michaels gift cards are sold and redeemable in-store and on michaels.com.
Does Michaels take Cash?
Michaels — yes: in store. Cash is accepted in-store.
Does Michaels take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Michaels accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
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