What payment methods does Sephora accept?
The short answer: Sephora accepts Apple Pay (in store, online, in the app), Google Pay (in store, online, in the app), PayPal (online, in the app), Venmo (online, in the app), Klarna (in store, online, in the app), and Afterpay (in store, online, in the app), and 1 more (see details below); does not accept EBT / SNAP; we could not confirm whether it takes Cash App Pay, Affirm, Cash, and Checks. Last verified September 2026 against official Sephora documentation.
Accepted at Sephora
- ✓ Apple Pay (in store, online, app only)
- ✓ Google Pay (in store, online, app only)
- ✓ PayPal (online, app only)
- ✓ Venmo (online, app only)
- ✓ Klarna (online, app, in store only)Official BNPL FAQ: Klarna on Sephora.com, in the app, and in US stores — store use requires creating a Klarna digital card and tapping via a digital wallet. Restrictions: US eligibility, eligible merchandise, no gift cards or FLASH subscriptions, no mixed tender, $1,000 limit.
- ✓ Afterpay (online, app, in store only)Official BNPL FAQ: Afterpay on Sephora.com; in-store use requires the Afterpay Card in Apple Pay or Google Pay; not available for gift-card purchases.
- ✓ Gift cards (in store, online, app only)
Payment methods at Sephora
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Google Pay | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Venmo | ✕ Not accepted | ? Not confirmed | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | △ Conditional | ? Not confirmed | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Afterpay | △ Conditional | ? 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 | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Sephora documentation.
Details by payment method
Does Sephora take Apple Pay? Officially confirmed
Sephora — yes: in store, online, app. In-store: Sephora's own BNPL FAQ confirms in-store tap-to-pay with Apple Pay (required for in-store Afterpay); third-party guide reports Apple Pay at all US store registers.
Source: sephora.com
Does Sephora take Google Pay? Officially confirmed
Sephora — yes: in store, online, app. Official payment page: Google Pay on Sephora.com and in the Android app for eligible purchases.
Source: sephora.com
Does Sephora take PayPal? Officially confirmed
Sephora — yes: online, app. Listed on Sephora's official payment page for Sephora.com.
Source: sephora.com
Does Sephora take Venmo? Officially confirmed
Sephora — yes: online, app. Official: Venmo works on Sephora.com and in the Sephora mobile app; not listed for stores.
Source: sephora.com
Does Sephora take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sephora accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: sephora.com
Does Sephora take Klarna? Officially confirmed
Sephora — yes: online, app; with conditions: in store. Official BNPL FAQ: Klarna on Sephora.com, in the app, and in US stores — store use requires creating a Klarna digital card and tapping via a digital wallet.
Source: sephora.com
Does Sephora take Afterpay? Officially confirmed
Sephora — yes: online, app; with conditions: in store. Official BNPL FAQ: Afterpay on Sephora.com; in-store use requires the Afterpay Card in Apple Pay or Google Pay; not available for gift-card purchases.
Source: sephora.com
Does Sephora take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sephora accepts Affirm.
Source: sephora.com
Does Sephora take EBT / SNAP? Officially confirmed
No — Sephora does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. Sephora sells beauty products, not SNAP-eligible groceries; no EBT acceptance documented.
Source: sephora.com
Does Sephora take Gift cards? Officially confirmed
Sephora — yes: in store, online, app. Official payment page: gift cards and eGift cards work online, in the Sephora app, and in US stores.
Source: sephora.com
Does Sephora take Cash? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sephora accepts Cash.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Sephora take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sephora accepts Checks. Checks and money orders are explicitly not accepted online (official payment page).
Source: sephora.com
Sources
- Sephora payment methods (official) (sephora.com)
- Sephora shop-now-pay-later FAQ (official) (sephora.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Sephora take Apple Pay?
Sephora — yes: in store, online, app. In-store: Sephora's own BNPL FAQ confirms in-store tap-to-pay with Apple Pay (required for in-store Afterpay); third-party guide reports Apple Pay at all US store registers.
Does Sephora take Google Pay?
Sephora — yes: in store, online, app. Official payment page: Google Pay on Sephora.com and in the Android app for eligible purchases.
Does Sephora take PayPal?
Sephora — yes: online, app. Listed on Sephora's official payment page for Sephora.com.
Does Sephora take Venmo?
Sephora — yes: online, app. Official: Venmo works on Sephora.com and in the Sephora mobile app; not listed for stores.
Does Sephora take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sephora accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Sephora take Klarna?
Sephora — yes: online, app; with conditions: in store. Official BNPL FAQ: Klarna on Sephora.com, in the app, and in US stores — store use requires creating a Klarna digital card and tapping via a digital wallet.
Does Sephora take Afterpay?
Sephora — yes: online, app; with conditions: in store. Official BNPL FAQ: Afterpay on Sephora.com; in-store use requires the Afterpay Card in Apple Pay or Google Pay; not available for gift-card purchases.
Does Sephora take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sephora accepts Affirm.
Does Sephora take EBT / SNAP?
No — Sephora does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. Sephora sells beauty products, not SNAP-eligible groceries; no EBT acceptance documented.
Does Sephora take Gift cards?
Sephora — yes: in store, online, app. Official payment page: gift cards and eGift cards work online, in the Sephora app, and in US stores.
Does Sephora take Cash?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sephora accepts Cash.
Does Sephora take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sephora accepts Checks. Checks and money orders are explicitly not accepted online (official payment page).
Spot something wrong?
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