What payment methods does Walgreens accept?
The short answer: Walgreens accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay (in store, at self-checkout), PayPal (online), Gift cards (in store, at self-checkout, online), Cash (in store, at self-checkout), and Checks (in store); accepts Klarna (online), Afterpay (online), and EBT / SNAP (in store, at self-checkout, online) with conditions; does not accept Cash App Pay; we could not confirm whether it takes Venmo and Affirm. Last verified September 2026 against official Walgreens documentation.
Accepted at Walgreens
- ✓ Apple Pay
- ✓ Google Pay (in store, self-checkout only)
- ✓ PayPal (online only)
- Klarna (online only)Only via the Klarna app's one-time-use card; Klarna lists Walgreens in its shop directory. Not a direct checkout option.
- Afterpay (online only)Afterpay's June 2021 company announcement named Walgreens among merchants where select app customers could pay via a one-time virtual card through the Afterpay app — not a direct Walgreens checkout integration. Announcement text via PRNewswire redistribution (opened this session); no current Walgreens page documents it.
- EBT / SNAP (in store, self-checkout, online only)SNAP-eligible items at most stores; online only via Instacart or DoorDash for Walgreens items, not on Walgreens.com directly; not in the Walgreens app.
- ✓ Gift cards (in store, self-checkout, online only)
- ✓ Cash (in store, self-checkout only)Walgreens' official payment page: cash accepted at Walgreens stores. Cash acceptance varies by kiosk and store.
- ✓ Checks (in store only)
Payment methods at Walgreens
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Google Pay | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Klarna | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| Afterpay | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | △ Conditional | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | △ Conditional | △ Conditional | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | △ Conditional | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ✓ Accepted | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Walgreens documentation.
Details by payment method
Does Walgreens take Apple Pay? Officially confirmed
Walgreens — yes everywhere. Walgreens' official payment page: Apple Pay accepted on the web, in the app, and in stores (including self-checkout via contactless readers).
Source: walgreens.com
Does Walgreens take Google Pay? Officially confirmed
Walgreens — yes: in store, self-checkout. Walgreens' official payment page: Google Pay accepted for contactless payments at Walgreens stores (including self-checkout).
Source: walgreens.com
Does Walgreens take PayPal? Officially confirmed
Walgreens — yes: online. Walgreens' official payment page: PayPal and PayPal Credit accepted for Walgreens.com product orders (and W Photo orders mailed to you; not photo orders for store pickup).
Source: walgreens.com
Does Walgreens take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Walgreens accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Walgreens take Cash App Pay? Secondary source
No — Walgreens does not accept Cash App Pay through any of the channels we track. Not listed among accepted payment methods.
Source: marketingscoop.com
Does Walgreens take Klarna? Provider confirmed
Walgreens — with conditions: online. Only via the Klarna app's one-time-use card; Klarna lists Walgreens in its shop directory.
Source: klarna.com
Does Walgreens take Afterpay? Secondary source
Walgreens — with conditions: online. Afterpay's June 2021 company announcement named Walgreens among merchants where select app customers could pay via a one-time virtual card through the Afterpay app — not a direct Walgreens checkout integration.
Source: stocktitan.net
Does Walgreens take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Walgreens accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Walgreens take EBT / SNAP? Officially confirmed
Walgreens — with conditions: in store, self-checkout, online. SNAP-eligible items at most stores; online only via Instacart or DoorDash for Walgreens items, not on Walgreens.com directly; not in the Walgreens app.
Source: corporate.walgreens.com
Does Walgreens take Gift cards? Officially confirmed
Walgreens — yes: in store, self-checkout, online. Walgreens' official payment page: gift cards redeemable in-store and online.
Source: walgreens.com
Does Walgreens take Cash? Officially confirmed
Walgreens — yes: in store; with conditions: self-checkout. Walgreens' official payment page: cash accepted at Walgreens stores.
Source: walgreens.com
Does Walgreens take Checks? Officially confirmed
Walgreens — yes: in store. Walgreens' official payment page confirms checks accepted at Walgreens stores.
Source: walgreens.com
Sources
- Walgreens accepted payment methods (quoting official FAQ) (thelittleaussiebakery.com)
- Walgreens Google Pay/Samsung Pay + PayPal/Venmo/Klarna partnerships (marketingscoop.com)
- Walgreens + Instacart SNAP/EBT online (official press release) (corporate.walgreens.com)
- Does Walgreens take Apple Pay? (2026) (macosx-faq.com)
- Klarna: pay with Klarna at Walgreens (klarna.com)
- Walgreens – Payment Methods (official) (walgreens.com)
- Afterpay company announcement via PRNewswire (June 2021) – redistribution (stocktitan.net)
Frequently asked questions
Does Walgreens take Apple Pay?
Walgreens — yes everywhere. Walgreens' official payment page: Apple Pay accepted on the web, in the app, and in stores (including self-checkout via contactless readers).
Does Walgreens take Google Pay?
Walgreens — yes: in store, self-checkout. Walgreens' official payment page: Google Pay accepted for contactless payments at Walgreens stores (including self-checkout).
Does Walgreens take PayPal?
Walgreens — yes: online. Walgreens' official payment page: PayPal and PayPal Credit accepted for Walgreens.com product orders (and W Photo orders mailed to you; not photo orders for store pickup).
Does Walgreens take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Walgreens accepts Venmo.
Does Walgreens take Cash App Pay?
No — Walgreens does not accept Cash App Pay through any of the channels we track. Not listed among accepted payment methods.
Does Walgreens take Klarna?
Walgreens — with conditions: online. Only via the Klarna app's one-time-use card; Klarna lists Walgreens in its shop directory.
Does Walgreens take Afterpay?
Walgreens — with conditions: online. Afterpay's June 2021 company announcement named Walgreens among merchants where select app customers could pay via a one-time virtual card through the Afterpay app — not a direct Walgreens checkout integration.
Does Walgreens take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Walgreens accepts Affirm.
Does Walgreens take EBT / SNAP?
Walgreens — with conditions: in store, self-checkout, online. SNAP-eligible items at most stores; online only via Instacart or DoorDash for Walgreens items, not on Walgreens.com directly; not in the Walgreens app.
Does Walgreens take Gift cards?
Walgreens — yes: in store, self-checkout, online. Walgreens' official payment page: gift cards redeemable in-store and online.
Does Walgreens take Cash?
Walgreens — yes: in store; with conditions: self-checkout. Walgreens' official payment page: cash accepted at Walgreens stores.
Does Walgreens take Checks?
Walgreens — yes: in store. Walgreens' official payment page confirms checks accepted at Walgreens stores.
Spot something wrong?
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