Does Walgreens accept Apple Pay? Learn where it works, how to use it, accepted payment methods, and key exceptions.
Indeed, Walgreens accepts Apple Pay both in-person, on Walgreens’s website, and in the Walgreens app. It is a quick and convenient paying option for day-to-day purchases.
The only significant exception is Apple Pay is not accepted for purchasing photos online.
Quick Answer
Yes, you can pay with Apple Pay in Walgreens stores, the website and mobile app. Apple Pay, however, can’t be used for online orders of photos.
Where You Can Use Apple Pay At Walgreens
You can use Apple Pay at Walgreens in three primary locations: in-person at a Walgreens store, the Walgreens’ website, and the Walgreens mobile app.
With the integration of Apple Pay, Walgreens customers can now pay for:
- Items at the pharmacy
- Household items
- Food and food-related items
- Beauty and self-care items
- Items purchased for Walgreens’ order pickup service
How To Use Apple Pay At Walgreens (In-Store)
Using Apple Pay in stores like Walgreens is pretty easy. Once you have your card in Apple Wallet, it’s quick to use. Apple’s directions are simple:
On iPhone
If you have an iPhone you’ll need to do three quick things:
- Double press the side button
- Then authenticate with either Face ID, Touch ID, or a Passcode.
- After you’ll need to hold your phone over the payment terminal
Once the Apple confirmation check mark appears, the payment is complete.
Using Apple Pay on your iPhone? You may also want to learn how to enable iMessage and get the most from your Apple device.
On Apple Watch
If you have an Apple Watch it’s a little simpler:
- Double click the side button
- Then just hold your watch to the reader.
- You’ll get a confirmation beep once the watch payment is complete.
A little check mark will pop up in the payment terminal to confirm it’s all done.
Using Apple Pay On The Walgreens Web And App
Apple Pay is available for both in-app and online purchases at Walgreens.
Apple Pay can be used for:
- Shopping
- Order pickups
- Refilling prescriptions
- Faster checkout in-app
Using Apple Pay can make online purchasing easier as it eliminates the need to type your card details.
Walgreens Payment Methods
Walgreens accommodates payment by:
- PayPal.
- Apple Pay.
- Google Pay.
- Care Credit.
- Walgreens Gift Card (both in store and online).
Walgreens accepts all major debit/credit cards and Care Credit.
When shopping online, Walgreens accepts major debit and credit cards, PayPal and PayPal credit, and Apple Pay.
Does Apple Pay Work With Walgreens Rewards?
Yes, using Apple Pay does not remove the ability to earn rewards.
Through the myWalgreens program, members can earn:
- 1% Walgreens Cash on qualifying purchases
- 5% Walgreens Cash on Walgreens brand items
Using the Apple Card through Apple Pay can also earn users 3% Daily Cash rewards at Walgreens, per Apple’s terms and conditions for eligibility.
What If Apple Pay Doesn’t Work?
Apple Pay may stop working if:
- There was an issue with the payment terminal.
- You are trying to do an unsupported transaction.
- The card is not added to the Apple Wallet correctly.
- The device has authentication issues.
- There are network or system issues.
And keep in mind, Apple Pay will not work when attempting to purchase photos at Walgreens online.
However, for better account security on your device, here’s how to change your Gmail password on iPhone in a few simple steps.
FAQs
Q. Does Walgreens accept Apple Pay in stores?
Yes, Walgreens does accept Apple Pay and has contactless payment terminals in every store.
Q. Can I use Apple Pay on Walgreens.com?
Apple Pay is indeed accepted on Walgreens.com and on the Walgreens mobile application.
Q. Can I use Apple Pay for photo orders?
Online photo purchases do not accept Apple Pay
Q. Can I use Apple Pay at Walgreens pharmacy?
Indeed, purchases at qualified pharmacies and retail outlets are eligible for Apple Pay usage.
Can I use the Apple Watch at Walgreens?
Yes. You are able to use contactless payments with Apple Pay on your Apple Watch.
Final Takeaway
In stores, through the app, or at the website, Apple Pay is an available payment method at Walgreens.
The only convenience involved in other transactions is photo orders, which eliminate Apple Pay as an option for payment.
Frequent users at Walgreens for day-to-day shopping or pharmacy transactions will experience first-hand just how fast and effective an option Apple Pay is for payments.
Additional Resources
- Walgreens Payment Methods: official help page covering Apple Pay and other accepted payment options.
- Apple Support: Make purchases using Apple Pay, with step-by-step instructions for iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Apple Support: Apple Pay security and privacy overview, explaining how contactless payments work and why authentication is required.
