What payment methods does PetSmart accept?
The short answer: PetSmart accepts Apple Pay (in store), Google Pay (in store), PayPal (online), Afterpay (in store, online, in the app), and Gift cards (in store, online); does not accept EBT / SNAP and Checks; 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 PetSmart documentation.
Accepted at PetSmart
- ✓ Apple Pay (in store only)
- ✓ Google Pay (in store only)
- ✓ PayPal (online only)
- ✓ Afterpay (in store, online, app only)
- ✓ Gift cards (in store, online only)
Payment methods at PetSmart
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Google Pay | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official PetSmart documentation.
Details by payment method
Does PetSmart take Apple Pay? Officially confirmed
PetSmart — yes: in store. PetSmart's official Afterpay FAQ instructs in-store shoppers to 'select Pay in-store now with Apple Pay or Google Pay' and 'tap to pay' at any PetSmart store, confirming Apple Pay NFC taps work at store registers.
Source: petsmart.com
Does PetSmart take Google Pay? Officially confirmed
PetSmart — yes: in store. PetSmart's official Afterpay FAQ instructs in-store shoppers to 'select Pay in-store now with Apple Pay or Google Pay' and 'tap to pay' at any PetSmart store, confirming Google Pay NFC taps work at store registers.
Source: petsmart.com
Does PetSmart take PayPal? Officially confirmed
PetSmart — yes: online. PetSmart's official Payment options page states 'At petsmart.com, we accept ...
Source: petsmart.com
Does PetSmart take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether PetSmart accepts Venmo.
Source: reptileknowledge.com
Does PetSmart take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether PetSmart accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: reptileknowledge.com
Does PetSmart take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether PetSmart accepts Klarna.
Source: gbtimes.com
Does PetSmart take Afterpay? Officially confirmed
PetSmart — yes: in store, online, app. PetSmart's official Afterpay FAQ confirms Afterpay 'can be applied to purchases made on www.petsmart.com, on our app and in our stores'; in-store use is via the Afterpay Card ('tap to pay in store with the Afterpay Card'), and online shoppers choose Afterpay at checkout.
Source: petsmart.com
Does PetSmart take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether PetSmart accepts Affirm.
Source: reptileknowledge.com
Does PetSmart take EBT / SNAP? Secondary source
No — PetSmart does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. PetSmart sells pet supplies, not SNAP-eligible groceries; no EBT acceptance documented.
Source: reptileknowledge.com
Does PetSmart take Gift cards? Officially confirmed
PetSmart — yes: in store, online. PetSmart's official Gift Cards help page confirms gift cards without a PIN can only be redeemed at a PetSmart retail store, while online redemption works by entering the card number and PIN at petsmart.com checkout (up to 5 per order).
Source: petsmart.com
Does PetSmart take Cash? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether PetSmart accepts Cash.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does PetSmart take Checks? Secondary source
No — PetSmart does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. Third-party guide: 'Generally, PetSmart does not accept personal checks' (policies can vary).
Source: gbtimes.com
Sources
- PetSmart Afterpay FAQ (official) (petsmart.com)
- PetSmart Payment options (official) (petsmart.com)
- PetSmart Gift Cards help (official) (petsmart.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does PetSmart take Apple Pay?
PetSmart — yes: in store. PetSmart's official Afterpay FAQ instructs in-store shoppers to 'select Pay in-store now with Apple Pay or Google Pay' and 'tap to pay' at any PetSmart store, confirming Apple Pay NFC taps work at store registers.
Does PetSmart take Google Pay?
PetSmart — yes: in store. PetSmart's official Afterpay FAQ instructs in-store shoppers to 'select Pay in-store now with Apple Pay or Google Pay' and 'tap to pay' at any PetSmart store, confirming Google Pay NFC taps work at store registers.
Does PetSmart take PayPal?
PetSmart — yes: online. PetSmart's official Payment options page states 'At petsmart.com, we accept ...
Does PetSmart take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether PetSmart accepts Venmo.
Does PetSmart take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether PetSmart accepts Cash App Pay.
Does PetSmart take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether PetSmart accepts Klarna.
Does PetSmart take Afterpay?
PetSmart — yes: in store, online, app. PetSmart's official Afterpay FAQ confirms Afterpay 'can be applied to purchases made on www.petsmart.com, on our app and in our stores'; in-store use is via the Afterpay Card ('tap to pay in store with the Afterpay Card'), and online shoppers choose Afterpay at checkout.
Does PetSmart take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether PetSmart accepts Affirm.
Does PetSmart take EBT / SNAP?
No — PetSmart does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. PetSmart sells pet supplies, not SNAP-eligible groceries; no EBT acceptance documented.
Does PetSmart take Gift cards?
PetSmart — yes: in store, online. PetSmart's official Gift Cards help page confirms gift cards without a PIN can only be redeemed at a PetSmart retail store, while online redemption works by entering the card number and PIN at petsmart.com checkout (up to 5 per order).
Does PetSmart take Cash?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether PetSmart accepts Cash.
Does PetSmart take Checks?
No — PetSmart does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. Third-party guide: 'Generally, PetSmart does not accept personal checks' (policies can vary).
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against PetSmart's official documentation.