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Stores That Take Apple Pay: A to Z List (2026)
An A to Z list of stores that take Apple Pay in store and online, checked in October 2026.
September 27, 2026
Kudos Team
October 20, 2026
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Quick Answer
Apple Pay works at most major U.S. retailers, theme parks and stadiums, but not everywhere. This A to Z list covers 109 stores and services, sorted by category, with whether each one takes Apple Pay in store and online or in its app.
We checked each merchant in October 2026 against its own help pages and app listings where possible, and otherwise against Apple Maps listings and recent news reports. Acceptance can vary by location, so look for the contactless symbol or the Apple Pay logo at the register before you tap.
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- Grocery, Food and Everyday Stores
- Clothing, Beauty and Sporting Goods
- Home, Electronics and Auto
- Theme Parks, Attractions and Transit
- Stadiums, Events and Entertainment
- Gifts, Books and Other Services
Grocery, Food and Everyday Stores
| Merchant | In store | Online or app | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Not confirmed | No | No, Amazon.com and the Amazon app do not offer Apple Pay at checkout; its accepted payment methods are cards, gift cards, checking accounts and similar options. |
| Cinnabon | Some locations | Not confirmed | Many Cinnabon bakeries accept Apple Pay, but since most are franchised, acceptance varies by location. |
| Family Fare | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Family Fare added Apple Pay and other mobile wallets at checkout when parent company SpartanNash rolled out contactless payments in 2020. |
| GNC | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, GNC accepts Apple Pay in its app; in-store acceptance is not confirmed. |
| Heinen's | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Heinen's stores are listed as accepting Apple Pay at multiple Ohio and Illinois locations. |
| Nordstrom | Yes | Yes | Yes, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack accept Apple Pay online and in their US stores. |
| PCC Community Markets | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, PCC Community Markets stores in the Seattle area accept Apple Pay and other contactless payments. |
| Rancho Market | Not confirmed | Yes | Rancho Markets' terms of service list Apple Pay and Google Pay among accepted payment methods, but do not say whether that covers in-store checkout. |
| Sinclair | Not confirmed | Yes | Sinclair lets you add Apple Pay as a payment method in its DINOPAY app, but we could not confirm tap-to-pay at the pump. |
| Stanton Optical | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, Stanton Optical's app accepts Apple Pay at checkout, but we could not confirm Apple Pay in its stores. |
| The Vitamin Shoppe | Not confirmed | Yes | The Vitamin Shoppe's App Store listing says you can check out with Apple Pay, PayPal, Klarna or a credit card. |
| Walmart | Some locations | Not confirmed | Walmart began accepting Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay options in some U.S. stores on August 24, 2026, and plans to reach all U.S. stores by the end of 2026. |
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Clothing, Beauty and Sporting Goods
| Merchant | In store | Online or app | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Eagle | Yes | Yes | Yes, American Eagle accepts Apple Pay in stores, online and in the AE + Aerie app. |
| Banana Republic | Yes | Yes | Yes, Banana Republic accepts Apple Pay in its stores and as an express checkout option in its shopping app. |
| Boot Barn | Yes | Yes | Yes, Boot Barn says Apple Pay works online and in all of its stores, and its website checkout is set up for Apple Pay. |
| Carter's | Not confirmed | Yes | Carter's lists Apple Pay as a payment method in its returns and refunds policy, but its US payment page does not confirm Apple Pay at store registers. |
| Champs Sports | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, Champs Sports offers Apple Pay express checkout online; in-store acceptance is not confirmed. |
| Charlotte Russe | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, Charlotte Russe accepts Apple Pay in its app, but we could not confirm in-store acceptance. |
| Claire's | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Claire's stores accept Apple Pay at checkout, but we could not confirm Apple Pay on claires.com. |
| Cotton On | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, Cotton On accepts Apple Pay online in the US, but we could not confirm Apple Pay at US store registers. |
| Crocs | Yes | Yes | Yes, Crocs stores accept Apple Pay, and Apple Pay is built into checkout on crocs.com. |
| David's Bridal | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, davidsbridal.com accepts Apple Pay for U.S. orders, but Apple Pay is not on its list of in-store payment methods. |
| Evo | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, evo.com accepts Apple Pay at checkout on Apple devices, along with cards, PayPal and Affirm. |
| Express | Yes | Not confirmed | Express has accepted Apple Pay in its U.S. stores since 2015, but we could not confirm whether express.com takes it. |
| Famous Footwear | Yes | Yes | Yes, Famous Footwear accepts Apple Pay online and in its app, and you can pay contactless in stores. |
| Fanatics | Not confirmed | Yes | Fanatics.com's official payment guide shows Apple Pay among its payment logos and says the full list of methods appears at checkout. |
| Finish Line | Yes | Yes | Yes, Finish Line accepts Apple Pay in its stores and online, including for buy online, pick up in store orders. |
| Fleet Feet | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, Fleet Feet accepts Apple Pay for online orders, and in-store payment options vary by location. |
| Forever 21 | No | Yes | Forever 21 closed its U.S. stores in 2025, but its relaunched website lists Apple Pay as an accepted payment method. |
| Gap | Yes | Yes | Yes, Gap accepts Apple Pay online and in stores, though it can't be combined with other payment methods or used for phone orders or store pickup items. |
| Garage | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, Garage accepts Apple Pay on its website, but we could not confirm Apple Pay in stores. |
| Hot Topic | Yes | Yes | Yes, Hot Topic accepts Apple Pay online and at all of its stores. |
| James Avery | Yes | Yes | Yes, James Avery accepts Apple Pay both online and in stores, though it can't be combined with other payment types. |
| Journeys | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Journeys stores accept Apple Pay at the register, but we could not confirm it at checkout on journeys.com. |
| Kay Jewelers | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Kay Jewelers stores accept Apple Pay, though we could not confirm Apple Pay at checkout on kay.com. |
| Lane Bryant | Not confirmed | Yes | Lane Bryant's website checkout supports Apple Pay, but we could not confirm in-store acceptance from an official source. |
| Lush | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Lush shops in the U.S. accept Apple Pay and other contactless payments. |
| Maurices | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, maurices accepts Apple Pay on its website, but we could not confirm in-store acceptance. |
| Rainbow Shops | Yes | Yes | Yes, Rainbow Shops accepts Apple Pay online and in stores. |
| Rally House | Not confirmed | Yes | Rally House's official FAQ says online orders accept Apple Pay; it does not say whether stores do. |
| REI | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, REI stores accept Apple Pay, according to its rentals FAQ, but we could not confirm Apple Pay at REI.com checkout. |
| Rhode | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, rhodeskin.com accepts Apple Pay along with major credit cards, PayPal, Cash App Pay and Afterpay. |
| Roots | Not confirmed | Yes | Roots' U.S. website checkout supports Apple Pay, but we could not confirm in-store acceptance. |
| Scrubs & Beyond | Yes | Not confirmed | Scrubs & Beyond store location pages list Apple Pay among accepted payments. |
| Shoe Palace | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, Shoe Palace lists Apple Pay as a payment option on its website; in-store acceptance is not confirmed. |
| Shoe Show | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Shoe Show stores accept Apple Pay at the register, but we could not confirm it on the Shoe Show website. |
| Skechers | Not confirmed | Yes | Skechers.com checkout supports Apple Pay, but we could not confirm in-store acceptance from an official source. |
| SNIPES | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, SNIPES accepts Apple Pay online, according to its store FAQ, but we could not confirm it at store registers. |
| StockX | No | Yes | Yes, StockX accepts Apple Pay on its website and app; it is an online marketplace without regular retail stores. |
| The Children's Place | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, The Children's Place accepts Apple Pay for online orders, but its help center does not say whether stores take it. |
| Vans | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, Vans.com accepts Apple Pay online, but Apple Pay orders can't be returned in a store. |
| Wet n Wild | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, the wet n wild beauty website lists Apple Pay among its accepted payment methods. |
| Zumiez | Not confirmed | Yes | Zumiez's Payments and Refunds page says it accepts Apple Pay along with major cards, PayPal and buy now pay later. |
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Home, Electronics and Auto
| Merchant | In store | Online or app | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Home | Yes | No | Yes, At Home accepts Apple Pay in stores, but not for online orders. |
| Autobell Car Wash | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Autobell Car Wash locations accept Apple Pay and other contactless payments. |
| Blick Art Materials | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, Blick accepts Apple Pay on its website when you shop from an Apple device. |
| CarMax | No | Not confirmed | No, CarMax does not list Apple Pay as a payment option for in-store purchases, which it limits to cash, PIN-based debit cards, wire transfers and verified checks. |
| Discount Tire | Yes | Yes | Yes, Discount Tire lists Apple Pay among its accepted payment methods. |
| Goodyear | Not confirmed | Yes | Goodyear's online checkout includes an Apple Pay option, but we could not confirm Apple Pay at its service centers. |
| Kwik Kar | Some locations | Not confirmed | Many Kwik Kar oil change and auto care shops in Texas accept Apple Pay, but locations are independently run, so check with your shop. |
Theme Parks, Attractions and Transit
| Merchant | In store | Online or app | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, Amtrak accepts Apple Pay for tickets on Amtrak.com and in the Amtrak app. |
| Carowinds | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Carowinds is cashless and accepts Apple Pay and Google Pay throughout the park. |
| Castle Park | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Castle Park is cashless and accepts Apple Pay at admissions, food stands, gift shops and games. |
| Cedar Point | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Cedar Point accepts Apple Pay and Google Pay as contactless payment at most locations in the park. |
| COTA (Columbus) | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, COTA riders can use Apple Pay to load money onto their COTA account. |
| Disney California Adventure Park | Yes | Yes | Yes, Disneyland Resort, including Disney California Adventure, accepts Apple Pay, including for mobile food orders, mobile merchandise checkout and tickets in the Disneyland app. |
| Elitch Gardens | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Elitch Gardens in Denver is cash-free and accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, and credit and debit cards. |
| Hersheypark | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Hersheypark is cashless and accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay along with major cards. |
| Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Holiday World and Splashin' Safari are cashless and accept Apple Pay at all locations in both parks. |
| Kennywood | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Kennywood is cashless and accepts Apple Pay at admissions, food stands, gift shops and games. |
| Lake Compounce | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Lake Compounce is cashless and accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay along with cards. |
| Legoland | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Legoland resorts are cashless, and Legoland Florida and Legoland New York explicitly accept Apple Pay along with credit and debit cards. |
| MBTA (Boston) | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, the MBTA lets riders tap an iPhone or Apple Watch with Apple Wallet to pay fares on buses, the subway and ferries. |
| Raging Waters Los Angeles | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Raging Waters Los Angeles in San Dimas is fully cashless and accepts mobile wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay throughout the park. |
| Raging Waves | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Raging Waves is cashless and accepts Apple Pay for parking, admission, food and retail. |
| San Diego MTS | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, MTS riders can tap a mobile wallet such as Apple Pay on any PRONTO validator to pay an adult one-way fare on buses and Trolleys. |
| Schlitterbahn | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Schlitterbahn's Galveston and New Braunfels parks are cashless and accept Apple Pay. |
| SeaWorld | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, SeaWorld parks are cashless and accept Apple Pay and Google Pay along with major credit cards and most debit cards. |
| SEPTA (Philadelphia) | Yes | Yes | Yes, SEPTA accepts contactless payment with Apple Pay on its bus, Metro and Regional Rail services, except for trips to or from New Jersey. |
| Six Flags | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Six Flags parks are cashless and accept Apple Pay wherever you would normally pay. |
| Six Flags Darien Lake | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Six Flags Darien Lake is cashless, and Six Flags says guests can tap to pay with Apple Pay wherever they would normally use cash. |
| Six Flags Great Escape | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Six Flags parks, including Great Escape, are cashless and accept Apple Pay wherever you would normally use cash. |
| Six Flags Magic Mountain | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Six Flags Magic Mountain is cashless and accepts Apple Pay at park locations including restaurants, stores, ticket windows and parking booths. |
| Splish Splash Water Park | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Splish Splash is cashless and accepts Apple Pay at admissions, food stands, gift shops and games. |
| State Fair of Texas | Some locations | Not confirmed | Partly, the State Fair of Texas has accepted Apple Pay at its automated coupon kiosks, while booths take cash and credit cards. |
| Typhoon Texas | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Typhoon Texas says it accepts credit cards and mobile payments including Apple Pay and Google Pay, and it is cashless. |
| Wild Adventures Theme Park | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, went cashless in September 2025 and accepts Apple Pay for food, retail, games and parking. |
| Wild Rivers | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Wild Rivers in Irvine is cashless and accepts mobile wallets, including Apple Pay. |
| Worlds of Fun | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Worlds of Fun is a Six Flags park that is cashless and accepts Apple Pay and Google Pay. |
| Zoombezi Bay | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Zoombezi Bay is a cashless park, and the Columbus Zoo lists Apple Pay as accepted across its parks, including Zoombezi Bay. |
Stadiums, Events and Entertainment
| Merchant | In store | Online or app | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Stadium | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, AT&T Stadium is cashless and accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay for food, drinks, parking and merchandise. |
| Baltimore Orioles | Yes | Yes | Yes, Oriole Park at Camden Yards is cashless and accepts Apple Pay at concession stands, and the MLB Ballpark app takes Apple Pay for tickets. |
| Boston Red Sox | Yes | Yes | Yes, Fenway Park concessions are cashless and take touchless smartphone payments, and the MLB Ballpark app supports Apple Pay for Red Sox ticket purchases. |
| Citizens Bank Park | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Citizens Bank Park is cashless and takes Apple Pay for parking, concessions and merchandise. |
| Gillette Stadium | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Gillette Stadium is completely cashless and its concession stands take contactless payments, including Apple Pay. |
| Houston Astros | Yes | Yes | Yes, Daikin Park is cashless and accepts Apple Pay at concession stands and retail locations, though its just walk out stores require a physical card. |
| Los Angeles Angels | Yes | Yes | Yes, Angel Stadium accepts Apple Pay for concessions and retail, and the MLB Ballpark app takes Apple Pay for tickets. |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Dodger Stadium is cashless and accepts credit cards, debit cards and digital wallets for contactless payments. |
| New York Yankees | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, Yankee Stadium is cashless and accepts Apple Pay along with credit and debit cards at its food and retail locations. |
| Oracle Park | Yes | Yes | Oracle Park is cashless, and Apple Pay works in the MLB Ballpark app and, according to stadium guides, at concession stands. |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, PNC Park is still cashless in 2026, and fan guides say Apple Pay and Google Pay work throughout the park along with credit and debit cards. |
| PlayStation Store | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, Sony's support page lists the United States among the places where Apple Pay is accepted on PlayStation Store. |
| U.S. Bank Stadium | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, U.S. Bank Stadium is cashless and accepts Apple Pay and other contactless payments for concessions, merchandise and on-site purchases. |
| Wrigley Field | Yes | Yes | Yes, Wrigley Field is cashless and accepts mobile wallets like Apple Pay, and the MLB Ballpark app supports Apple Pay for Cubs ticket purchases. |
Gifts, Books and Other Services
| Merchant | In store | Online or app | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| BoxLunch | Yes | Yes | Yes, BoxLunch accepts Apple Pay online and in its stores. |
| Chase | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, Chase credit and debit cards can be added to Apple Pay, and Chase is on Apple's list of participating U.S. banks. |
| Half Price Books | Yes | Yes | Yes, Half Price Books accepts Apple Pay in its stores and on its website. |
| Hallmark | Yes | Yes | Yes, Hallmark stores accept Apple Pay, and Hallmark.com added Apple Pay at checkout in 2024. |
| Illinois Secretary of State (DMV) | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes, the Illinois Secretary of State began accepting Apple Pay and other contactless payments at its driver services facilities in September 2024. |
How to Earn More When You Pay With Apple Pay
Apple Pay is only a wallet. The rewards still come from the card you load into it, so the card you pick at each store matters more than the way you pay.
- Match the card to the store: A grocery store purchase can earn several times more on a card with a grocery bonus than on a flat-rate card.
- Set a default card with care: Apple Wallet uses your default card unless you switch before you tap, so pick the card that earns the most on your most common purchases.
- Check online checkouts too: Many stores on this list accept Apple Pay online, where the free Kudos browser extension shows which of your cards earns the most at checkout.
Want to compare cards before your next trip? Use the Kudos Explore tool to see how cards earn by category.
More Apple Pay Guides
Looking for a store with more detail, such as payment limits or workarounds? These guides go deeper:
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- Does Enterprise Rent-A-Car Take Apple Pay?
- Does Riot Games Take Apple Pay?
- Does Kroger Take Apple Pay?
- Does Take 5 Oil Change Take Apple Pay?
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- Does Navy Federal Credit Union Take Apple Pay?
- Does QuikTrip Take Apple Pay?
FAQ
Which major stores do not take Apple Pay?
Most large national chains now take Apple Pay. The usual exceptions are discount and dollar stores, such as most Dollar General locations, and smaller regional chains that have not added contactless card readers.
How can I tell if a store takes Apple Pay?
Look for the contactless symbol (four curved lines) or the Apple Pay logo on the card reader. In the Apple Maps app, many business listings also show whether Apple Pay is accepted.
Can I use Apple Pay if a store only takes contactless cards?
Usually yes. Apple Pay works on the same contactless terminals that accept tap-to-pay cards, though a store can choose to block mobile wallets.
Does Apple Pay earn credit card rewards?
Yes. Purchases made with Apple Pay earn the same rewards as the card you use, because the store sees the transaction as a normal card payment.
How often is this list updated?
We last checked every merchant in October 2026. Payment options change, so confirm with the store if you are unsure.
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