What payment methods does Universal Studios accept?
The short answer: Universal Studios accepts Google Pay (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store, online △), PayPal (online △), Gift cards (in store, online △), and Cash (in store △), and 1 more (see details below) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes Venmo, Cash App Pay, Klarna, and Afterpay, and 2 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Universal Studios documentation.
Accepted at Universal Studios
- Apple Pay (in store, online △)Accepted at most in-park retail and dining locations; a third-party source reports Apple Pay in the online store; UNVERIFIED in the mobile app.
- ✓ Google Pay (in store only)
- PayPal (online △)A third-party source reports PayPal accepted in the online store; not accepted in-park; UNVERIFIED in the mobile app.
- Gift cards (in store, online △)Universal Studios gift cards accepted in-park; online store acceptance not confirmed.
- Cash (in store △)Cash accepted in-park but the park encourages cashless payments; cash can be converted to a prepaid card at one of the park's kiosks.
- Checks (in store △)Traveler's checks reported accepted per BTCC; personal checks not documented.
Payment methods at Universal Studios
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| Google Pay | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| PayPal | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| 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 | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Checks | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Universal Studios documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Universal Studios take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Universal Studios — yes: in store; with conditions: online. Accepted at most in-park retail and dining locations; a third-party source reports Apple Pay in the online store; UNVERIFIED in the mobile app.
Source: funex.com
Does Universal Studios take Google Pay? Secondary source
Universal Studios — yes: in store. Accepted at most in-park retail and dining locations; UNVERIFIED for the online store and mobile app.
Source: funex.com
Does Universal Studios take PayPal? Secondary source
Universal Studios — with conditions: online. A third-party source reports PayPal accepted in the online store; not accepted in-park; UNVERIFIED in the mobile app.
Source: tidytothemax.com
Does Universal Studios take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Universal Studios accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Universal Studios take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Universal Studios accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Universal Studios take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Universal Studios accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Universal Studios take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Universal Studios accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Universal Studios take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Universal Studios accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Universal Studios take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Universal Studios accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Universal Studios take Gift cards? Secondary source
Universal Studios — yes: in store; with conditions: online. Universal Studios gift cards accepted in-park; online store acceptance not confirmed.
Source: tidytothemax.com
Does Universal Studios take Cash? Secondary source
Universal Studios — with conditions: in store. Cash accepted in-park but the park encourages cashless payments; cash can be converted to a prepaid card at one of the park's kiosks.
Source: losangelescitypass.com
Does Universal Studios take Checks? Secondary source
Universal Studios — with conditions: in store. Traveler's checks reported accepted per BTCC; personal checks not documented.
Source: btcc.com
Sources
- FunEx - Universal Studios Hollywood tickets FAQ (funex.com)
- LA City Pass - Universal Studios Hollywood payment methods (losangelescitypass.com)
- Tidytothemax - Universal Studios Hollywood online store payments (tidytothemax.com)
- BTCC - Universal Studios Hollywood payment methods (btcc.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Universal Studios take Apple Pay?
Universal Studios — yes: in store; with conditions: online. Accepted at most in-park retail and dining locations; a third-party source reports Apple Pay in the online store; UNVERIFIED in the mobile app.
Does Universal Studios take Google Pay?
Universal Studios — yes: in store. Accepted at most in-park retail and dining locations; UNVERIFIED for the online store and mobile app.
Does Universal Studios take PayPal?
Universal Studios — with conditions: online. A third-party source reports PayPal accepted in the online store; not accepted in-park; UNVERIFIED in the mobile app.
Does Universal Studios take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Universal Studios accepts Venmo.
Does Universal Studios take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Universal Studios accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Universal Studios take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Universal Studios accepts Klarna.
Does Universal Studios take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Universal Studios accepts Afterpay.
Does Universal Studios take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Universal Studios accepts Affirm.
Does Universal Studios take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Universal Studios accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Universal Studios take Gift cards?
Universal Studios — yes: in store; with conditions: online. Universal Studios gift cards accepted in-park; online store acceptance not confirmed.
Does Universal Studios take Cash?
Universal Studios — with conditions: in store. Cash accepted in-park but the park encourages cashless payments; cash can be converted to a prepaid card at one of the park's kiosks.
Does Universal Studios take Checks?
Universal Studios — with conditions: in store. Traveler's checks reported accepted per BTCC; personal checks not documented.
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