What payment methods does Steak 'n Shake accept?
The short answer: Steak 'n Shake accepts Gift cards (in store, online, in the app) and Cash (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store △, online △) and Google Pay (in store △) with conditions; 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 Steak 'n Shake documentation.
Accepted at Steak 'n Shake
- Apple Pay (in store △, online △)Apple Pay accepted at most locations in-store and reportedly for online orders; varies by franchise. The app uses stored-value payment cards instead of Apple Pay.
- Google Pay (in store △)Google Pay (and Samsung Pay) supported at some locations; varies by franchise. For online and app.
- ✓ Gift cards (in store, online, app only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at Steak 'n Shake
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | △ Conditional | – N/A | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| Google Pay | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| 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 | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Steak 'n Shake documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Steak 'n Shake take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Steak 'n Shake — with conditions: in store, online. Apple Pay accepted at most locations in-store and reportedly for online orders; varies by franchise.
Source: gbtimes.com
Does Steak 'n Shake take Google Pay? Secondary source
Steak 'n Shake — with conditions: in store. Google Pay (and Samsung Pay) supported at some locations; varies by franchise.
Source: gbtimes.com
Does Steak 'n Shake take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Steak 'n Shake take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Steak 'n Shake take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Steak 'n Shake take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Steak 'n Shake take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Steak 'n Shake take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Steak 'n Shake take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Steak 'n Shake take Gift cards? Secondary source
Steak 'n Shake — yes: in store, online, app. Steak 'n Shake gift cards accepted in-store and online at steaknshake.com; the app's pay screen uses stored-value payment cards loaded with a credit card.
Source: wazeesupperclub.com
Does Steak 'n Shake take Cash? Secondary source
Steak 'n Shake — yes: in store. Cash accepted at all Steak 'n Shake locations.
Source: gomaemealprep.com
Does Steak 'n Shake take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- GoMaEMealPrep - payment comparison at Steak 'n Shake (gomaemealprep.com)
- GB Times - Does Steak 'n Shake take Apple Pay (gbtimes.com)
- Wazee Supper Club - Steak 'n Shake app payment (wazeesupperclub.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Steak 'n Shake take Apple Pay?
Steak 'n Shake — with conditions: in store, online. Apple Pay accepted at most locations in-store and reportedly for online orders; varies by franchise.
Does Steak 'n Shake take Google Pay?
Steak 'n Shake — with conditions: in store. Google Pay (and Samsung Pay) supported at some locations; varies by franchise.
Does Steak 'n Shake take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts PayPal.
Does Steak 'n Shake take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts Venmo.
Does Steak 'n Shake take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Steak 'n Shake take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts Klarna.
Does Steak 'n Shake take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts Afterpay.
Does Steak 'n Shake take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts Affirm.
Does Steak 'n Shake take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Steak 'n Shake take Gift cards?
Steak 'n Shake — yes: in store, online, app. Steak 'n Shake gift cards accepted in-store and online at steaknshake.com; the app's pay screen uses stored-value payment cards loaded with a credit card.
Does Steak 'n Shake take Cash?
Steak 'n Shake — yes: in store. Cash accepted at all Steak 'n Shake locations.
Does Steak 'n Shake take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Steak 'n Shake accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Steak 'n Shake's official documentation.