What payment methods does Nordstrom accept?
The short answer: Nordstrom accepts Apple Pay (in store, online), Google Pay (in store), PayPal (online), Afterpay (in store, online, in the app), Gift cards (in store, online), and Cash (in store), and 1 more (see details below); we could not confirm whether it takes Venmo, Cash App Pay, Klarna, and Affirm, and 1 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Nordstrom documentation.
Accepted at Nordstrom
- ✓ Apple Pay (in store, online only)
- ✓ Google Pay (in store only)
- ✓ PayPal (online only)
- ✓ Afterpay (in store, online, app only)
- ✓ Gift cards (in store, online only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
- ✓ Checks (in store only)
Payment methods at Nordstrom
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed |
| Google Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ? 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 | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Nordstrom documentation.
Details by payment method
Does Nordstrom take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Nordstrom — yes: in store, online. Nordstrom's official payments FAQ lists Apple Pay among accepted payment methods for online checkout, and its contactless FAQ states all US Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores accept contactless mobile-device digital wallets.
Source: nordstromrack.com
Does Nordstrom take Google Pay? Secondary source
Nordstrom — yes: in store. Nordstrom's official contactless FAQ states all US Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores accept contactless 'mobile-device digital wallets,' which covers Google Pay (Google Pay is named as one of the two wallets Nordstrom cards can be added to).
Source: nordstromrack.com
Does Nordstrom take PayPal? Secondary source
Nordstrom — yes: online. Nordstrom's official payments FAQ lists PayPal among accepted payment methods for online checkout.
Source: nordstromrack.com
Does Nordstrom take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Nordstrom accepts Venmo.
Source: global-discount-codes.com
Does Nordstrom take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Nordstrom accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: global-discount-codes.com
Does Nordstrom take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Nordstrom accepts Klarna.
Source: fibre2fashion.com
Does Nordstrom take Afterpay? Secondary source
Nordstrom — yes: in store, online, app. Nordstrom's official Afterpay FAQ states Afterpay 'can be used for purchases made at Nordstrom Rack and Nordstrom stores, Nordstromrack.com, Nordstrom.com, and the Nordstrom Rack and Nordstrom apps.' Cannot be used to buy gift cards; transaction value limits apply.
Source: nordstromrack.com
Does Nordstrom take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Nordstrom accepts Affirm.
Source: fibre2fashion.com
Does Nordstrom take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Nordstrom accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: global-discount-codes.com
Does Nordstrom take Gift cards? Secondary source
Nordstrom — yes: in store, online. Nordstrom's official gift-card FAQ states physical and digital gift cards are redeemable in stores and online at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack and never expire.
Source: nordstromrack.com
Does Nordstrom take Cash? Secondary source
Nordstrom — yes: in store. Nordstrom's official payments FAQ excludes cash only from online purchases ('we cannot accept cash, CODs, checks, money orders or gift certificates for online purchases'), implying acceptance at in-store registers.
Source: nordstromrack.com
Does Nordstrom take Checks? Secondary source
Nordstrom — yes: in store. Nordstrom's official payments FAQ excludes checks only from online purchases, implying acceptance at in-store registers.
Source: nordstromrack.com
Sources
- Nordstrom Rack customer service — official payments, contactless, Afterpay & gift-card FAQ (covers Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores) (nordstromrack.com)
- Nordstrom official payments FAQ text (mirrored on app listing): Afterpay, PayPal, Apple Pay listed for online checkout (aiting.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Nordstrom take Apple Pay?
Nordstrom — yes: in store, online. Nordstrom's official payments FAQ lists Apple Pay among accepted payment methods for online checkout, and its contactless FAQ states all US Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores accept contactless mobile-device digital wallets.
Does Nordstrom take Google Pay?
Nordstrom — yes: in store. Nordstrom's official contactless FAQ states all US Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores accept contactless 'mobile-device digital wallets,' which covers Google Pay (Google Pay is named as one of the two wallets Nordstrom cards can be added to).
Does Nordstrom take PayPal?
Nordstrom — yes: online. Nordstrom's official payments FAQ lists PayPal among accepted payment methods for online checkout.
Does Nordstrom take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Nordstrom accepts Venmo.
Does Nordstrom take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Nordstrom accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Nordstrom take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Nordstrom accepts Klarna.
Does Nordstrom take Afterpay?
Nordstrom — yes: in store, online, app. Nordstrom's official Afterpay FAQ states Afterpay 'can be used for purchases made at Nordstrom Rack and Nordstrom stores, Nordstromrack.com, Nordstrom.com, and the Nordstrom Rack and Nordstrom apps.' Cannot be used to buy gift cards; transaction value limits apply.
Does Nordstrom take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Nordstrom accepts Affirm.
Does Nordstrom take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Nordstrom accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Nordstrom take Gift cards?
Nordstrom — yes: in store, online. Nordstrom's official gift-card FAQ states physical and digital gift cards are redeemable in stores and online at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack and never expire.
Does Nordstrom take Cash?
Nordstrom — yes: in store. Nordstrom's official payments FAQ excludes cash only from online purchases ('we cannot accept cash, CODs, checks, money orders or gift certificates for online purchases'), implying acceptance at in-store registers.
Does Nordstrom take Checks?
Nordstrom — yes: in store. Nordstrom's official payments FAQ excludes checks only from online purchases, implying acceptance at in-store registers.
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Nordstrom's official documentation.