What payment methods does Target accept?
The short answer: Target accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay (in store, at self-checkout), PayPal (online, in the app), Cash App Pay (online, in the app), Klarna (online, in the app), and Afterpay (online, in the app), and 3 more (see details below); accepts Venmo (in store, at self-checkout) and EBT / SNAP with conditions; does not accept Checks. Last verified September 2026 against official Target documentation.
Accepted at Target
- ✓ Apple Pay
- ✓ Google Pay (in store, self-checkout only)
- ✓ PayPal (online, app only)
- Venmo (in store, self-checkout only)Venmo-branded cards are accepted in stores; Venmo QR code/app payments are not accepted.
- ✓ Cash App Pay (online, app only)
- ✓ Klarna (online, app only)
- ✓ Afterpay (online, app only)
- ✓ Affirm (online, app only)
- EBT / SNAPSNAP EBT accepted in stores and on Target.com/app for eligible groceries; not for Target Plus partner items and cannot be split with credit/debit.
- ✓ Gift cards
- ✓ Cash (in store, self-checkout only)
Payment methods at Target
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Google Pay | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| PayPal | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Venmo | △ Conditional | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash App Pay | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Klarna | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Afterpay | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Affirm | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| EBT / SNAP | △ Conditional | △ Conditional | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Target documentation.
Details by payment method
Does Target take Apple Pay? Officially confirmed
Target — yes everywhere. Listed as accepted at Target.com, in the Target app, and in stores (NFC tap at all lanes).
Source: target.com
Does Target take Google Pay? Officially confirmed
Target — yes: in store, self-checkout. Listed under store mobile payments ('Google Pay'); the Target.com/app list includes Apple Pay but not Google Pay.
Source: target.com
Does Target take PayPal? Officially confirmed
Target — yes: online, app. Listed as accepted on Target.com and in the Target app; not listed for in-store checkout.
Source: target.com
Does Target take Venmo? Officially confirmed
Target — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Venmo-branded cards are accepted in stores; Venmo QR code/app payments are not accepted.
Source: target.com
Does Target take Cash App Pay? Officially confirmed
Target — yes: online, app. Listed as accepted on Target.com and in the Target app; not listed for in-store checkout.
Source: target.com
Does Target take Klarna? Officially confirmed
Target — yes: online, app. Listed as a third-party installment plan for Target.com and the Target app (alongside Affirm, Sezzle, PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, Zip).
Source: target.com
Does Target take Afterpay? Officially confirmed
Target — yes: online, app. Listed as a third-party installment plan for Target.com and the Target app.
Source: target.com
Does Target take Affirm? Officially confirmed
Target — yes: online, app. Listed as a third-party installment plan for Target.com and the Target app; Target's 2021 partnership covers Affirm and Sezzle for purchases over $100.
Source: corporate.target.com
Does Target take EBT / SNAP? Officially confirmed
Target — with conditions: in store, self-checkout, online, app. SNAP EBT accepted in stores and on Target.com/app for eligible groceries; not for Target Plus partner items and cannot be split with credit/debit.
Source: corporate.target.com
Does Target take Gift cards? Officially confirmed
Target — yes everywhere. Target GiftCards (physical, eGiftCard, mobile) accepted across all channels; cannot buy other gift cards with them.
Source: target.com
Does Target take Cash? Officially confirmed
Target — yes: in store, self-checkout. Cash accepted in stores and self-checkout; US currency only (some lanes are card-only).
Source: target.com
Does Target take Checks? Officially confirmed
No — Target does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. Target explicitly does not accept personal, business, or cashier's checks (money orders also not accepted).
Source: target.com
Sources
- Accepted payment options (Target help) (target.com)
- Target buy now, pay later: Affirm and Sezzle (Target corporate) (corporate.target.com)
- Target SNAP payment on Target.com (Target corporate) (corporate.target.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Target take Apple Pay?
Target — yes everywhere. Listed as accepted at Target.com, in the Target app, and in stores (NFC tap at all lanes).
Does Target take Google Pay?
Target — yes: in store, self-checkout. Listed under store mobile payments ('Google Pay'); the Target.com/app list includes Apple Pay but not Google Pay.
Does Target take PayPal?
Target — yes: online, app. Listed as accepted on Target.com and in the Target app; not listed for in-store checkout.
Does Target take Venmo?
Target — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Venmo-branded cards are accepted in stores; Venmo QR code/app payments are not accepted.
Does Target take Cash App Pay?
Target — yes: online, app. Listed as accepted on Target.com and in the Target app; not listed for in-store checkout.
Does Target take Klarna?
Target — yes: online, app. Listed as a third-party installment plan for Target.com and the Target app (alongside Affirm, Sezzle, PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, Zip).
Does Target take Afterpay?
Target — yes: online, app. Listed as a third-party installment plan for Target.com and the Target app.
Does Target take Affirm?
Target — yes: online, app. Listed as a third-party installment plan for Target.com and the Target app; Target's 2021 partnership covers Affirm and Sezzle for purchases over $100.
Does Target take EBT / SNAP?
Target — with conditions: in store, self-checkout, online, app. SNAP EBT accepted in stores and on Target.com/app for eligible groceries; not for Target Plus partner items and cannot be split with credit/debit.
Does Target take Gift cards?
Target — yes everywhere. Target GiftCards (physical, eGiftCard, mobile) accepted across all channels; cannot buy other gift cards with them.
Does Target take Cash?
Target — yes: in store, self-checkout. Cash accepted in stores and self-checkout; US currency only (some lanes are card-only).
Does Target take Checks?
No — Target does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. Target explicitly does not accept personal, business, or cashier's checks (money orders also not accepted).
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Target's official documentation.