What payment methods does Sam's Club accept?
The short answer: Sam's Club accepts Gift cards, Cash (in store, at self-checkout), and Checks (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store), Google Pay (in store), and EBT / SNAP with conditions; does not accept PayPal, Venmo, Cash App Pay, Klarna, Afterpay, and Affirm. Last verified September 2026 against official Sam's Club documentation.
Accepted at Sam's Club
- Apple Pay (in store only)Walmart's official announcement (2026-08-21) states tap-to-pay for eligible contactless cards, phones, and smartwatches began rolling out at select Sam's Club locations on 2026-08-24, expanding to all clubs by end of 2026 — not yet universal.
- Google Pay (in store only)Walmart's official announcement (2026-08-21) states tap-to-pay for eligible contactless cards, phones, and smartwatches began rolling out at select Sam's Club locations on 2026-08-24, expanding to all clubs by end of 2026 — not yet universal.
- EBT / SNAPAccepted in-club, at self-checkout, in Scan & Go, and for curbside pickup/delivery from club orders — membership required (official SNAP page).
- ✓ Gift cards
- ✓ Cash (in store, self-checkout only)
- ✓ Checks (in store only)
Payment methods at Sam's Club
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | △ Conditional | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Google Pay | △ Conditional | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Venmo | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash App Pay | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Klarna | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Afterpay | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Affirm | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| EBT / SNAP | △ Conditional | △ Conditional | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Sam's Club documentation.
Details by payment method
Does Sam's Club take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Sam's Club — with conditions: in store. Walmart's official announcement (2026-08-21) states tap-to-pay for eligible contactless cards, phones, and smartwatches began rolling out at select Sam's Club locations on 2026-08-24, expanding to all clubs by end of 2026 — not yet universal.
Source: corporate.walmart.com
Does Sam's Club take Google Pay? Secondary source
Sam's Club — with conditions: in store. Walmart's official announcement (2026-08-21) states tap-to-pay for eligible contactless cards, phones, and smartwatches began rolling out at select Sam's Club locations on 2026-08-24, expanding to all clubs by end of 2026 — not yet universal.
Source: corporate.walmart.com
Does Sam's Club take PayPal? Officially confirmed
No — Sam's Club does not accept PayPal through any of the channels we track. Sam's Club states on its official help page: 'We do not accept PayPal.'
Source: help.samsclub.com
Does Sam's Club take Venmo? Officially confirmed
No — Sam's Club does not accept Venmo through any of the channels we track. Not listed among accepted payment methods on the official help page.
Source: help.samsclub.com
Does Sam's Club take Cash App Pay? Officially confirmed
No — Sam's Club does not accept Cash App Pay through any of the channels we track. Not listed among accepted payment methods on the official help page.
Source: help.samsclub.com
Does Sam's Club take Klarna? Officially confirmed
No — Sam's Club does not accept Klarna through any of the channels we track. Not listed among accepted payment methods on the official help page.
Source: help.samsclub.com
Does Sam's Club take Afterpay? Officially confirmed
No — Sam's Club does not accept Afterpay through any of the channels we track. Not listed among accepted payment methods on the official help page.
Source: help.samsclub.com
Does Sam's Club take Affirm? Officially confirmed
No — Sam's Club does not accept Affirm through any of the channels we track. Not listed among accepted payment methods on the official help page.
Source: help.samsclub.com
Does Sam's Club take EBT / SNAP? Officially confirmed
Sam's Club — with conditions: in store, self-checkout, online, app. Accepted in-club, at self-checkout, in Scan & Go, and for curbside pickup/delivery from club orders — membership required (official SNAP page).
Source: help.samsclub.com
Does Sam's Club take Gift cards? Officially confirmed
Sam's Club — yes everywhere. Walmart & Sam's Club gift cards accepted in-club, at self-checkout, online, and in Scan & Go.
Source: help.samsclub.com
Does Sam's Club take Cash? Officially confirmed
Sam's Club — yes: in store, self-checkout. 'Cash or Check' on the official in-club list; cash accepted at most self-checkout lanes.
Source: help.samsclub.com
Does Sam's Club take Checks? Officially confirmed
Sam's Club — yes: in store. Checks on the official in-club list, but typically register-only — not confirmed for self-checkout lanes.
Source: help.samsclub.com
Sources
- Sam's Club accepted payment methods (official help) (help.samsclub.com)
- Sam's Club SNAP/EBT info (official help) (help.samsclub.com)
- Walmart corporate: tap-to-pay announcement (official) (corporate.walmart.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Sam's Club take Apple Pay?
Sam's Club — with conditions: in store. Walmart's official announcement (2026-08-21) states tap-to-pay for eligible contactless cards, phones, and smartwatches began rolling out at select Sam's Club locations on 2026-08-24, expanding to all clubs by end of 2026 — not yet universal.
Does Sam's Club take Google Pay?
Sam's Club — with conditions: in store. Walmart's official announcement (2026-08-21) states tap-to-pay for eligible contactless cards, phones, and smartwatches began rolling out at select Sam's Club locations on 2026-08-24, expanding to all clubs by end of 2026 — not yet universal.
Does Sam's Club take PayPal?
No — Sam's Club does not accept PayPal through any of the channels we track. Sam's Club states on its official help page: 'We do not accept PayPal.'
Does Sam's Club take Venmo?
No — Sam's Club does not accept Venmo through any of the channels we track. Not listed among accepted payment methods on the official help page.
Does Sam's Club take Cash App Pay?
No — Sam's Club does not accept Cash App Pay through any of the channels we track. Not listed among accepted payment methods on the official help page.
Does Sam's Club take Klarna?
No — Sam's Club does not accept Klarna through any of the channels we track. Not listed among accepted payment methods on the official help page.
Does Sam's Club take Afterpay?
No — Sam's Club does not accept Afterpay through any of the channels we track. Not listed among accepted payment methods on the official help page.
Does Sam's Club take Affirm?
No — Sam's Club does not accept Affirm through any of the channels we track. Not listed among accepted payment methods on the official help page.
Does Sam's Club take EBT / SNAP?
Sam's Club — with conditions: in store, self-checkout, online, app. Accepted in-club, at self-checkout, in Scan & Go, and for curbside pickup/delivery from club orders — membership required (official SNAP page).
Does Sam's Club take Gift cards?
Sam's Club — yes everywhere. Walmart & Sam's Club gift cards accepted in-club, at self-checkout, online, and in Scan & Go.
Does Sam's Club take Cash?
Sam's Club — yes: in store, self-checkout. 'Cash or Check' on the official in-club list; cash accepted at most self-checkout lanes.
Does Sam's Club take Checks?
Sam's Club — yes: in store. Checks on the official in-club list, but typically register-only — not confirmed for self-checkout lanes.
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Sam's Club's official documentation.