Stores that accept Venmo
Pay with Venmo. We track 50 major retailers: 5 accept Venmo, 2 with conditions.
| Store | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi | ✓ Accepted | ALDI's official online-orders FAQ: Venmo accepted for delivery & curbside orders placed through the ALDI website and mobile app (fulfilled by Instacart). Not accepted in ALDI stores (per in-store payment FAQ). |
| CVS | ✓ Accepted | Venmo QR codes confirmed for in-store checkout at all 8,200 standalone CVS stores (PayPal newsroom, July 2020). |
| McDonald's | ✓ Accepted | Not accepted at registers or kiosks; available with Mobile Order & Pay in the app (official FAQ). |
| Sephora | ✓ Accepted | Official: Venmo works on Sephora.com and in the Sephora mobile app; not listed for stores. |
| Ulta | ✓ Accepted | Official payment table: Venmo accepted online, not in store; Ulta's Venmo page confirms checkout on 'participating websites and mobile apps'. Not available for UB Marketplace purchases or Replenish & Save orders. |
| Petco | △ Conditional | No evidence of in-store or app acceptance. |
| Target | △ Conditional | Venmo-branded cards are accepted in stores; Venmo QR code/app payments are not accepted. |
| 7-Eleven | ? Not confirmed | No evidence of Venmo acceptance at 7-Eleven on any channel. |
| Amazon | ✕ Not accepted | Venmo was removed as an Amazon checkout option Jan 10 (2024); Venmo debit/credit cards still work as regular cards. |
| Best Buy | ? Not confirmed | Not listed among Best Buy's payment methods. |
| Burger King | ? Not confirmed | No official documentation found for Venmo at Burger King; the previously cited source (forupon.com) could not be corroborated against official pages. |
| Chick-fil-A | ? Not confirmed | No evidence of direct Venmo acceptance at Chick-fil-A. |
| Chipotle | ? Not confirmed | No evidence of Venmo checkout acceptance; Chipotle's 2019 Venmo activity was a promotional giveaway, not payment acceptance. |
| Costco | ? Not confirmed | Not listed on Costco's official payment-methods page for any channel. |
| Dick's Sporting Goods | ? Not confirmed | Not listed on Dick's official payment-options page (online: confident no). |
| Dollar General | ? Not confirmed | No evidence of Venmo acceptance at Dollar General on any channel. |
| Dollar Tree | ? Not confirmed | No evidence of Venmo acceptance at Dollar Tree on any channel. |
| Domino's | ? Not confirmed | No evidence of Venmo acceptance at Domino's on any channel. |
| Dunkin' | ? Not confirmed | No evidence of Venmo acceptance at Dunkin' on any channel. |
| Gap | ? Not confirmed | Not listed among Gap's payment methods on its official Payment Options page. |
| H-E-B | ? Not confirmed | Not listed among H-E-B's documented payment methods; no official documentation found for Venmo at H-E-B. |
| H&M | ? Not confirmed | Not listed among H&M's payment methods on the official pages reviewed. |
| Home Depot | ✕ Not accepted | Not listed among accepted payment methods. |
| JCPenney | ? Not confirmed | No evidence of Venmo acceptance at JCPenney on any channel. Venmo debit/credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) work wherever those cards are accepted. |
| Kohl's | ? Not confirmed | No evidence of Venmo QR/app acceptance at Kohl's. Venmo debit/credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) work wherever those cards are accepted. |
| Kroger | ✕ Not accepted | Not listed among accepted payment methods on official pages. |
| Lowe's | ✕ Not accepted | Not listed among accepted payment methods. |
| Macy's | ? Not confirmed | 2021 promos advertised in-store Venmo via PayPal QR at Macy's, but current acceptance is unconfirmed; not on the official payment-methods page. Venmo debit/credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) work wherever those cards are accepted. |
| Marshalls | ? Not confirmed | Not listed among Marshalls' accepted payment methods on the official pages reviewed. App: N/A — Marshalls has no shopping app. |
| Meijer | ? Not confirmed | Not listed among Meijer's documented payment methods; no official documentation found for Venmo at Meijer. |
| Nike | ✕ Not accepted | Not a direct checkout option; the Venmo debit card works as a normal card wherever Mastercard is accepted. |
| Nordstrom | ? Not confirmed | No evidence of Venmo acceptance at Nordstrom on any channel. Venmo debit/credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) work wherever those cards are accepted. |
| Old Navy | ? Not confirmed | Not listed among Gap Inc.'s payment methods on the official Payment Options page. |
| PetSmart | ? Not confirmed | No evidence of Venmo acceptance at PetSmart; no official payment page found. |
| Publix | ? Not confirmed | Not listed among accepted payment methods for in-store or Instacart checkout. |
| Ross | ? Not confirmed | Not listed among Ross's accepted payment methods on the official pages reviewed. Online/app: N/A — Ross is in-store only with no online merchandise checkout or shopping app. |
| Safeway | ? Not confirmed | Not listed in Safeway's official payment FAQ; no official documentation found for Venmo at Safeway. |
| Sam's Club | ✕ Not accepted | Not listed among accepted payment methods on the official help page. |
| Staples | ? Not confirmed | No evidence of Venmo acceptance at Staples on any channel. |
| Starbucks | ? Not confirmed | No official documentation found for Venmo at Starbucks; the previously cited source (engadget.com) could not be corroborated against official pages. |
| Subway | ? Not confirmed | No evidence of Venmo acceptance at Subway on any channel. |
| Taco Bell | ✕ Not accepted | No direct Venmo acceptance; the Venmo debit card works as a normal debit card. |
| TJ Maxx | ? Not confirmed | No evidence of Venmo acceptance at TJ Maxx on any channel. Venmo debit/credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) work wherever those cards are accepted. |
| Trader Joe's | ✕ Not accepted | Not listed among accepted payment methods. |
| Walgreens | ? Not confirmed | No official documentation found for Venmo at Walgreens; the previously cited source (marketingscoop.com) could not be corroborated against official pages. Walgreens' official payment page lists accepted methods and does not include Venmo. |
| Walmart | ? Not confirmed | Not listed among Walmart's payment methods on its official payment-methods page. |
| Wegmans | ? Not confirmed | Not listed among Wegmans' documented payment methods; no official documentation found for Venmo at Wegmans. |
| Wendy's | ? Not confirmed | No evidence of Venmo acceptance at Wendy's on any channel. |
| Whole Foods | ? Not confirmed | Not listed in Whole Foods' official payment FAQ; no official documentation found for Venmo at Whole Foods. |
| Zara | ? Not confirmed | Not listed on Zara's official payment-methods page (online: confident no). |
Last verified: September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which major stores accept Venmo?
Of the 50 major retailers we track, 5 accept Venmo outright and 2 more accept it with conditions. See the table above for the full list, verified September 2026.
How do I know if a specific store takes Venmo?
Search the store on DoesItTakeIt to see exactly where Venmo works: in store, at self-checkout, online, and in the retailer's app — each answer cites an official source with a last-verified date.