What payment methods does The RealReal accept?
The short answer: The RealReal accepts PayPal (online, in the app), Venmo (online, in the app), and Affirm (online, in the app); accepts Afterpay (online △) with conditions; does not accept Cash; we could not confirm whether it takes Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App Pay, and Klarna, and 3 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official The RealReal documentation.
Accepted at The RealReal
- ✓ PayPal (online, app only)
- ✓ Venmo (online, app only)
- Afterpay (online △)Afterpay's merchant directory lists The RealReal, but direct on-site acceptance is not confirmed in RealReal's own FAQ, which lists Affirm instead.
- ✓ Affirm (online, app only)
Payment methods at The RealReal
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Google Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Venmo | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash App Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| Affirm | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| EBT / SNAP | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official The RealReal documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does The RealReal take Apple Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether The RealReal accepts Apple Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does The RealReal take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether The RealReal accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does The RealReal take PayPal? Officially confirmed
The RealReal — yes: online, app. PayPal accepted at checkout online and in the app, per the official RealReal buyer FAQ.
Source: therealreal.com
Does The RealReal take Venmo? Officially confirmed
The RealReal — yes: online, app. Venmo accepted at checkout, per the official RealReal buyer FAQ.
Source: therealreal.com
Does The RealReal take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether The RealReal accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does The RealReal take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether The RealReal accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does The RealReal take Afterpay? Provider confirmed
The RealReal — with conditions: online. Afterpay's merchant directory lists The RealReal, but direct on-site acceptance is not confirmed in RealReal's own FAQ, which lists Affirm instead.
Source: afterpay.com
Does The RealReal take Affirm? Officially confirmed
The RealReal — yes: online, app. Affirm offered at checkout (four interest-free payments or monthly), per the official RealReal FAQ and TRR x Affirm page.
Source: therealreal.com
Does The RealReal take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether The RealReal accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does The RealReal take Gift cards? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether The RealReal accepts Gift cards.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does The RealReal take Cash? Secondary source
No — The RealReal does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. The RealReal is an online/app marketplace; there is no cash channel (its stores are consignment drop-offs, not payment points).
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does The RealReal take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether The RealReal accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- The RealReal - Frequently Asked Questions For Shoppers (therealreal.com)
- The RealReal - TRR x Affirm (therealreal.com)
- Afterpay - US store directory (afterpay.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does The RealReal take Apple Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether The RealReal accepts Apple Pay.
Does The RealReal take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether The RealReal accepts Google Pay.
Does The RealReal take PayPal?
The RealReal — yes: online, app. PayPal accepted at checkout online and in the app, per the official RealReal buyer FAQ.
Does The RealReal take Venmo?
The RealReal — yes: online, app. Venmo accepted at checkout, per the official RealReal buyer FAQ.
Does The RealReal take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether The RealReal accepts Cash App Pay.
Does The RealReal take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether The RealReal accepts Klarna.
Does The RealReal take Afterpay?
The RealReal — with conditions: online. Afterpay's merchant directory lists The RealReal, but direct on-site acceptance is not confirmed in RealReal's own FAQ, which lists Affirm instead.
Does The RealReal take Affirm?
The RealReal — yes: online, app. Affirm offered at checkout (four interest-free payments or monthly), per the official RealReal FAQ and TRR x Affirm page.
Does The RealReal take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether The RealReal accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does The RealReal take Gift cards?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether The RealReal accepts Gift cards.
Does The RealReal take Cash?
No — The RealReal does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. The RealReal is an online/app marketplace; there is no cash channel (its stores are consignment drop-offs, not payment points).
Does The RealReal take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether The RealReal 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 The RealReal's official documentation.