What payment methods does Thorntons accept?
The short answer: Thorntons accepts Gift cards (in store) and Cash (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store △) 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 Thorntons documentation.
Accepted at Thorntons
- Apple Pay (in store △)Accepted where contactless/NFC terminals are available; varies by location. For the app and online.
- Google Pay (in store △)Accepted where contactless/NFC terminals are available; varies by location. For the app and online.
- ✓ Gift cards (in store only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
Payment methods at Thorntons
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ 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 | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Thorntons documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Thorntons take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Thorntons — with conditions: in store. Accepted where contactless/NFC terminals are available; varies by location.
Source: knowyourmobile.com
Does Thorntons take Google Pay? Secondary source
Thorntons — with conditions: in store. Accepted where contactless/NFC terminals are available; varies by location.
Source: forums.macrumors.com
Does Thorntons take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Thorntons take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Thorntons take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Thorntons take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Thorntons take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Thorntons take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Thorntons take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Thorntons take Gift cards? Secondary source
Thorntons — yes: in store. Thorntons Rechargeable Gift Cards can be used at any register or pay-at-the-pump; UNVERIFIED for the app and online.
Source: gcb.today
Does Thorntons take Cash? Secondary source
Thorntons — yes: in store. Cash is accepted at Thorntons stations.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Thorntons take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- KnowYourMobile - USA retailers that support Apple Pay in 2026 (knowyourmobile.com)
- MacRumors - Major retailers that support NFC payments (forums.macrumors.com)
- Vocal - Complete guide to Refreshing Rewards by Thorntons (vocal.media)
- GCB.today - Thorntons gift card terms (gcb.today)
- Thorntons - Refreshing Rewards program (mythorntons.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Thorntons take Apple Pay?
Thorntons — with conditions: in store. Accepted where contactless/NFC terminals are available; varies by location.
Does Thorntons take Google Pay?
Thorntons — with conditions: in store. Accepted where contactless/NFC terminals are available; varies by location.
Does Thorntons take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons accepts PayPal.
Does Thorntons take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons accepts Venmo.
Does Thorntons take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Thorntons take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons accepts Klarna.
Does Thorntons take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons accepts Afterpay.
Does Thorntons take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons accepts Affirm.
Does Thorntons take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Thorntons take Gift cards?
Thorntons — yes: in store. Thorntons Rechargeable Gift Cards can be used at any register or pay-at-the-pump; UNVERIFIED for the app and online.
Does Thorntons take Cash?
Thorntons — yes: in store. Cash is accepted at Thorntons stations.
Does Thorntons take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Thorntons 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 Thorntons's official documentation.