What payment methods does Red Robin accept?
The short answer: Red Robin accepts Apple Pay (in store, at self-checkout), Google Pay (in store, at self-checkout), Gift cards (in store), and Cash (in store); we could not confirm whether it takes PayPal, Venmo, Cash App Pay, and Klarna, and 4 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Red Robin documentation.
Accepted at Red Robin
- ✓ Apple Pay (in store, self-checkout only)
- ✓ Google Pay (in store, self-checkout only)
- ✓ Gift cards (in store only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at Red Robin
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Google Pay | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? 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 | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Red Robin documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Red Robin take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Red Robin — yes: in store, self-checkout. Red Robin's official Ziosk partnership announcement documents secure contactless pay-at-table through Apple Pay on tabletop tablets; in-store NFC terminals also accept it.
Source: globenewswire.com
Does Red Robin take Google Pay? Secondary source
Red Robin — yes: in store, self-checkout. Red Robin's official Ziosk partnership announcement documents contactless pay-at-table through Google Pay on tabletop tablets; in-store NFC terminals also accept it.
Source: globenewswire.com
Does Red Robin take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Red Robin take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Red Robin take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Red Robin take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Red Robin take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Red Robin take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Red Robin take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Red Robin take Gift cards? Secondary source
Red Robin — yes: in store. Red Robin gift cards accepted for dine-in and takeout per secondary sources.
Source: gbtimes.com
Does Red Robin take Cash? Secondary source
Red Robin — yes: in store. Cash accepted in-store.
Source: gbtimes.com
Does Red Robin take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- GlobeNewswire — Ziosk extends partnership with Red Robin (press release) (globenewswire.com)
- Nasdaq/Zacks — Red Robin & Ziosk multi-year contract (nasdaq.com)
- GB Times — Red Robin payment methods (gbtimes.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Red Robin take Apple Pay?
Red Robin — yes: in store, self-checkout. Red Robin's official Ziosk partnership announcement documents secure contactless pay-at-table through Apple Pay on tabletop tablets; in-store NFC terminals also accept it.
Does Red Robin take Google Pay?
Red Robin — yes: in store, self-checkout. Red Robin's official Ziosk partnership announcement documents contactless pay-at-table through Google Pay on tabletop tablets; in-store NFC terminals also accept it.
Does Red Robin take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts PayPal.
Does Red Robin take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts Venmo.
Does Red Robin take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Red Robin take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts Klarna.
Does Red Robin take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts Afterpay.
Does Red Robin take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts Affirm.
Does Red Robin take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Red Robin take Gift cards?
Red Robin — yes: in store. Red Robin gift cards accepted for dine-in and takeout per secondary sources.
Does Red Robin take Cash?
Red Robin — yes: in store. Cash accepted in-store.
Does Red Robin take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Red Robin accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
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