What payment methods does Ulta accept?
The short answer: Ulta accepts Apple Pay (in store, online, in the app), PayPal (online, in the app), Venmo (online, in the app), Klarna (online, in the app), Afterpay (in store, online, in the app), and Gift cards (in store, online, in the app), and 2 more (see details below); does not accept EBT / SNAP; we could not confirm whether it takes Google Pay, Cash App Pay, and Affirm. Last verified September 2026 against official Ulta documentation.
Accepted at Ulta
- ✓ Apple Pay (in store, app, online only)Official payment table: Apple Pay accepted in store and online 'App Only' (not on ulta.com web checkout). Self-checkout: Ulta doesn't document self-checkout.
- ✓ PayPal (online, app only)
- ✓ Venmo (online, app only)
- ✓ Klarna (online, app only)
- ✓ Afterpay (in store, online, app only)
- ✓ Gift cards (in store, online, app only)
- ✓ Cash (in store only)
- ✓ Checks (in store only)
Payment methods at Ulta
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed | △ Conditional | ✓ Accepted |
| Google Pay | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | ✕ Not accepted | ? Not confirmed | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Venmo | ✕ Not accepted | ? Not confirmed | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Afterpay | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Ulta documentation.
Details by payment method
Does Ulta take Apple Pay? Officially confirmed
Ulta — yes: in store, app; with conditions: online. Official payment table: Apple Pay accepted in store and online 'App Only' (not on ulta.com web checkout).
Source: ulta.com
Does Ulta take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Ulta accepts Google Pay.
Source: ulta.com
Does Ulta take PayPal? Officially confirmed
Ulta — yes: online, app. Official payment table: PayPal accepted online, not in store.
Source: ulta.com
Does Ulta take Venmo? Officially confirmed
Ulta — yes: online, app. Official payment table: Venmo accepted online, not in store; Ulta's Venmo page confirms checkout on 'participating websites and mobile apps'.
Source: ulta.com
Does Ulta take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Ulta accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: ulta.com
Does Ulta take Klarna? Officially confirmed
Ulta — yes: online, app. Ulta's official Guest Services payment table lists Klarna as usable online but not in store.
Source: ulta.com
Does Ulta take Afterpay? Officially confirmed
Ulta — yes: in store, online, app. Official Afterpay page: 'Afterpay can be applied to purchases made on Ulta.com, our mobile app, or at your local Ulta Beauty store.' 4 interest-free installments every two weeks ($35 minimum online; limits apply); not available for gift cards or CBD products.
Source: ulta.com
Does Ulta take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Ulta accepts Affirm.
Source: ulta.com
Does Ulta take EBT / SNAP? Officially confirmed
No — Ulta does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. Ulta sells beauty products, not SNAP-eligible groceries; no EBT acceptance documented.
Source: ulta.com
Does Ulta take Gift cards? Officially confirmed
Ulta — yes: in store, online, app. Official payment table: Ulta Beauty plastic Gift Card and eGift card accepted in store and online.
Source: ulta.com
Does Ulta take Cash? Officially confirmed
Ulta — yes: in store. Official payment table: cash accepted in store, not online.
Source: ulta.com
Does Ulta take Checks? Officially confirmed
Ulta — yes: in store. Official payment table: personal checks accepted in store, not online.
Source: ulta.com
Sources
- Ulta Guest Services payment table (official) (ulta.com)
- Ulta Venmo guest services page (official) (ulta.com)
- Ulta Afterpay guest services page (official) (ulta.com)
- Klarna-Ulta Beauty partnership announcement, Jun 2026 (Klarna official) (klarna.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Ulta take Apple Pay?
Ulta — yes: in store, app; with conditions: online. Official payment table: Apple Pay accepted in store and online 'App Only' (not on ulta.com web checkout).
Does Ulta take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Ulta accepts Google Pay.
Does Ulta take PayPal?
Ulta — yes: online, app. Official payment table: PayPal accepted online, not in store.
Does Ulta take Venmo?
Ulta — yes: online, app. Official payment table: Venmo accepted online, not in store; Ulta's Venmo page confirms checkout on 'participating websites and mobile apps'.
Does Ulta take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Ulta accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Ulta take Klarna?
Ulta — yes: online, app. Ulta's official Guest Services payment table lists Klarna as usable online but not in store.
Does Ulta take Afterpay?
Ulta — yes: in store, online, app. Official Afterpay page: 'Afterpay can be applied to purchases made on Ulta.com, our mobile app, or at your local Ulta Beauty store.' 4 interest-free installments every two weeks ($35 minimum online; limits apply); not available for gift cards or CBD products.
Does Ulta take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Ulta accepts Affirm.
Does Ulta take EBT / SNAP?
No — Ulta does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. Ulta sells beauty products, not SNAP-eligible groceries; no EBT acceptance documented.
Does Ulta take Gift cards?
Ulta — yes: in store, online, app. Official payment table: Ulta Beauty plastic Gift Card and eGift card accepted in store and online.
Does Ulta take Cash?
Ulta — yes: in store. Official payment table: cash accepted in store, not online.
Does Ulta take Checks?
Ulta — yes: in store. Official payment table: personal checks accepted in store, not online.
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Ulta's official documentation.