What payment methods does Sixt accept?
The short answer: Sixt accepts Apple Pay (online △, in the app △) and PayPal (online △) with conditions; does not accept Cash and Checks; we could not confirm whether it takes Google Pay, Venmo, Cash App Pay, and Klarna, and 4 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Sixt documentation.
Accepted at Sixt
- Apple Pay (online △, app △)Apple Pay is accepted only for prepaid reservations made through the Sixt website or app (a credit card in Apple Wallet is required; debit and prepaid cards are not accepted); it is not accepted at the counter except at select pilot locations.
- PayPal (online △)PayPal is accepted for prepaid online reservations; a valid physical payment card in the renter's name is still required at pickup for the security hold. App PayPal use is UNVERIFIED.
Payment methods at Sixt
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| Google Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| 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 | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Sixt documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Sixt take Apple Pay? Officially confirmed
Sixt — with conditions: online, app. Apple Pay is accepted only for prepaid reservations made through the Sixt website or app (a credit card in Apple Wallet is required; debit and prepaid cards are not accepted); it is not accepted at the counter except at select pilot locations.
Source: car-rental.sixt.com
Does Sixt take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts Google Pay.
Source: sixt.com
Does Sixt take PayPal? Officially confirmed
Sixt — with conditions: online. PayPal is accepted for prepaid online reservations; a valid physical payment card in the renter's name is still required at pickup for the security hold.
Source: car-rental.sixt.com
Does Sixt take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Sixt take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Sixt take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Sixt take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Sixt take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Sixt take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Sixt take Gift cards? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts Gift cards.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Sixt take Cash? Officially confirmed
No — Sixt does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Sixt US does not accept cash payments.
Source: car-rental.sixt.com
Does Sixt take Checks? Officially confirmed
No — Sixt does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. Sixt US does not accept checks.
Source: car-rental.sixt.com
Sources
- Sixt US rental terms - payment methods (car-rental.sixt.com)
- Sixt help center - Can I rent with Sixt in the USA without a credit card? (sixt.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Sixt take Apple Pay?
Sixt — with conditions: online, app. Apple Pay is accepted only for prepaid reservations made through the Sixt website or app (a credit card in Apple Wallet is required; debit and prepaid cards are not accepted); it is not accepted at the counter except at select pilot locations.
Does Sixt take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts Google Pay.
Does Sixt take PayPal?
Sixt — with conditions: online. PayPal is accepted for prepaid online reservations; a valid physical payment card in the renter's name is still required at pickup for the security hold.
Does Sixt take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts Venmo.
Does Sixt take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Sixt take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts Klarna.
Does Sixt take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts Afterpay.
Does Sixt take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts Affirm.
Does Sixt take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Sixt take Gift cards?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Sixt accepts Gift cards.
Does Sixt take Cash?
No — Sixt does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Sixt US does not accept cash payments.
Does Sixt take Checks?
No — Sixt does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. Sixt US does not accept checks.
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Sixt's official documentation.