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Apple Pay is accepted all around the world. It’s faster and more convenient to use than credit/debit cards or cash.
Apple Pay works anywhere that accepts contactless payments.
That means apart from using it for payments online and in apps, you can also use it for the subway, vending machines, and grocery stores.
Stores That Accept Apple Pay
- Aeropostale
- Adidas
- American Eagle Outfitters
- Anthropologie
- Apple
- B&H
- Babies “R” Us
- Barneys New York
- Best Buy
- BevMo!
- Big Lots
- BJ’s
- Bloomingdale’s
- Champs Sports
- Crate and Barrel
- Disney Store
- Express
- Foot Locker
- Footaction
- Forever 21
- JCPenney
- J.Crew
- GameStop
- House of Hoops
- Kids Foot Locker
- Kohl’s
- Lady Foot Locker
- Lego
- Levi’s
- Macy’s
- Old Navy
- Office Depot
- OfficeMax
- Nike
- Petco
- Pep Boys
- RadioShack
- Run by Foot Locker
- Sephora
- Six:02
- Staples
- T-Mobile
- Toys “R” Us
- Ulta Beauty
- Unleashed by Petco
- Urban Outfitters
Which restaurants accept apple pay?
- Au Bon Pain
- Baskin-Robbins
- Chick-fil-A
- Chili’s
- Coca-Cola vending
- Dunkin’ Donuts
- El Pollo Loco
- Firehouse Subs
- Fuddruckers
- Jamba Juice
- Jersey Mike’s Subs
- Jimmy John’s
- Johnny Rockets
- KFC
- Luby’s
- McDonald’s
- Panera Bread
- Peet’s Coffee
- Pizza Hut
- Rubio’s
- Subway
- White Castle
Which grocery stores accept apple pay?
- Acme Markets
- Albertsons
- ALDI
- Bashas’
- BI-LO
- Cub Foods
- Costco
- CVS
- Dan’s Fresh Market
- Davis Food & Drug
- Dick’s Fresh Market
- Duane Reade
- Farm Fresh Food & Pharmacy
- FoodMaxx
- Hannaford
- Harveys Supermarket
- Hornbacher’s
- Jewel-Osco
- Lin’s Fresh Market
- Lucky
- Maceys
- Meijer
- Raley’s
- Rite Aid
- Save Mart Supermarkets
- Schnucks
- Shaws
- Shop ‘n Save
- Shoppers Food & Pharmacy
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Star Market
- Stater Bros.
- SuperValu
- Trader Joe’s
- United Supermarkets
- Walgreens
- Wegmans
- Whole Foods Market
- Winn-Dixie
Which apps take Apple Pay?
- Airbnb
- Apple
- B&H
- Best Buy
- Caviar
- Chairish
- Cole Haan
- Delta
- Disney Store
- Dunkin’ Donuts
- Doordash
- Etsy
- Eventbrite
- Fancy
- Fandango
- Groupon
- Hotel Tonight
- Houzz
- Instacart
- Jack Threads
- Kickstarter
- Levi’s Stadium
- Lyft
- MLB.com
- OpenTable
- Panera Bread
- Postmates
- Priceline.com
- Sephora
- Social Print Studio
- Spring
- Staples
- Starbucks
- StubHub
- Target
- Ticketmaster
- Uber
- Ulta Beauty
How to find a business that accepts Apple Pay
As you can see, a wide range of online and offline businesses accept Apple Pay. However, if you’re traveling in another region or country, it may be difficult to find companies that take Apple Pay. One way to find an establishment that accepts this service is by looking for the Apple Pay and contactless payment icons.
If a store, website, or app has these icons, they may take Apple Pay. You can also find businesses that accept Apple Pay through Apple Maps.
- Open the Maps app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
- Search for a specific business by using the “Search Maps” bar or scrolling to its location.
- Once you’ve found a business that takes Apple Pay, tap on its name. (This gives you information and commands like “Directions, call, Website, Address, and more.”
- Under the section called “Good to Know,” look for the Apple Pay symbol.
That’s all there is to search for businesses that accept Apple Pay using your Apple device.
FAQs About Apple Pay
What is Apple Pay?
Apple Pay is a mobile payment service that was developed by Apple. The service allows users to make payments in person, in iOS apps, and online. This service is supported by iPhone, Apple Watch, iPod, and Macs.
How does Apple Pay work?
Apple Pay connects your payment method to your mobile Apple device. When your credit or debit cards are added to the service, Apple Pay allows you to make purchases in businesses such as stores, gas stations, restaurants, taxis, and more.
It’s also possible to connect your Apple Watch to make payments when you don’t have your phone with. You can use this feature on your watch by double-clicking the side button and holding the display near the contactless reader until you feel a tap or hear a beep.