What payment methods does Micro Center accept?
The short answer: Micro Center accepts Apple Pay (in store), Google Pay (in store), Gift cards (in store), Cash (in store), and Checks (in store); does not accept PayPal, Klarna, and Affirm; we could not confirm whether it takes Venmo, Cash App Pay, Afterpay, and EBT / SNAP. Last verified September 2026 against official Micro Center documentation.
Accepted at Micro Center
- ✓ Apple Pay (in store only)
- ✓ Google Pay (in store only)
- ✓ Gift cards (in store only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
- ✓ Checks (in store only)
Payment methods at Micro Center
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
| Google Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
| PayPal | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not 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 | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
| Afterpay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Affirm | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Micro Center documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Micro Center take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Micro Center — yes: in store. Apple Pay is accepted at all Micro Center store locations; online Apple Pay not documented.
Source: bird.parkerslegacy.com
Does Micro Center take Google Pay? Secondary source
Micro Center — yes: in store. Google Pay is accepted at all Micro Center store locations; online Google Pay not documented.
Source: bird.parkerslegacy.com
Does Micro Center take PayPal? Secondary source
No — Micro Center does not accept PayPal through any of the channels we track. Micro Center does not accept PayPal in-store or for in-store pickup (a physical PayPal-branded Mastercard can be swiped at the register); online PayPal not documented.
Source: bobcutmag.com
Does Micro Center take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Micro Center accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Micro Center take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Micro Center accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Micro Center take Klarna? Secondary source
No — Micro Center does not accept Klarna through any of the channels we track. Micro Center states it does not accept one-time-use BNPL cards such as Affirm or Klarna for in-store pickup orders, in-store purchases, or shipping orders.
Source: bird.parkerslegacy.com
Does Micro Center take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Micro Center accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Micro Center take Affirm? Secondary source
No — Micro Center does not accept Affirm through any of the channels we track. Micro Center states it does not accept one-time-use BNPL cards such as Affirm or Klarna for in-store pickup orders, in-store purchases, or shipping orders.
Source: bird.parkerslegacy.com
Does Micro Center take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Micro Center accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Micro Center take Gift cards? Secondary source
Micro Center — yes: in store. Micro Center gift cards are accepted in-store; online redemption not documented.
Source: bobcutmag.com
Does Micro Center take Cash? Secondary source
Micro Center — yes: in store. Cash is accepted in-store.
Source: bobcutmag.com
Does Micro Center take Checks? Secondary source
Micro Center — yes: in store. Personal checks are accepted in-store.
Source: bobcutmag.com
Sources
- Parkers Legacy - Does Micro Center take Affirm / Apple Pay / Google Pay (bird.parkerslegacy.com)
- Bob Cut Magazine - Does Micro Center take PayPal (cash, checks, gift cards) (bobcutmag.com)
- KnowYourMobile - USA retailers that support Apple Pay in 2026 (knowyourmobile.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Micro Center take Apple Pay?
Micro Center — yes: in store. Apple Pay is accepted at all Micro Center store locations; online Apple Pay not documented.
Does Micro Center take Google Pay?
Micro Center — yes: in store. Google Pay is accepted at all Micro Center store locations; online Google Pay not documented.
Does Micro Center take PayPal?
No — Micro Center does not accept PayPal through any of the channels we track. Micro Center does not accept PayPal in-store or for in-store pickup (a physical PayPal-branded Mastercard can be swiped at the register); online PayPal not documented.
Does Micro Center take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Micro Center accepts Venmo.
Does Micro Center take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Micro Center accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Micro Center take Klarna?
No — Micro Center does not accept Klarna through any of the channels we track. Micro Center states it does not accept one-time-use BNPL cards such as Affirm or Klarna for in-store pickup orders, in-store purchases, or shipping orders.
Does Micro Center take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Micro Center accepts Afterpay.
Does Micro Center take Affirm?
No — Micro Center does not accept Affirm through any of the channels we track. Micro Center states it does not accept one-time-use BNPL cards such as Affirm or Klarna for in-store pickup orders, in-store purchases, or shipping orders.
Does Micro Center take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Micro Center accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Micro Center take Gift cards?
Micro Center — yes: in store. Micro Center gift cards are accepted in-store; online redemption not documented.
Does Micro Center take Cash?
Micro Center — yes: in store. Cash is accepted in-store.
Does Micro Center take Checks?
Micro Center — yes: in store. Personal checks are accepted in-store.
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Micro Center's official documentation.