Does Walgreens accept Apple Pay? [All You Need To Know]
Apple Pay makes it easy for Apple users to pay safely and conveniently.
Since Walgreens (with more than 8,000 locations nationwide) is one of the most frequented drugstore chains in the country, you might be wondering: Does Walgreens accept Apple Pay? Here’s what I found!
Does Walgreens accept Apple Pay?
Walgreens does accept payments via Apple Pay on its website, app, and in-store. However, online purchases of photo products are not accepted. Customers can also use their Balance Rewards card with Apple Pay and earn 3% cash back every time they use their Apple Card at Walgreens.
So if you want to learn more about paying at Walgreens with Apple Pay, adding your Balance Rewards card, and getting 3% cash back, keep reading!
How do you use Apple Pay at Walgreens?
To use Apple Pay, you need at least an iPhone 6 (or later) with the Apple Pay app installed.
Next, you need to add a valid credit or debit card to your Apple Pay account. You can add a payment card by following these instructions.
To use it to shop at Walgreens, you just hold your phone up to the card reader at the counter for a few seconds, then hold your finger down on the Touch ID sensor. This will automatically authorize and complete your payment.
Can you use Apply Pay to shop online at Walgreens?
Yes, you can use Apple Pay for online purchases made through the walgreens.com website!
To do this, simply tap the “Apple Pay” option when selecting your payment method when your order is complete. You’ll be asked to choose the card to use and confirm billing and shipping details.
After confirming all the details, simply authorize the payment via Touch or Face ID.
Can you use your Walgreens Balance Rewards Card with Apple Pay?
Yes, Walgreens added the option to use your Balance Rewards card at checkout when paying with Apple Pay.
To use this feature and earn points on every qualifying purchase, please follow these steps at checkout:
- Select your Balance Rewards card and authorize with Face ID or Touch ID
- Hold your phone near the card reader to apply your balance rewards
- When prompted, hold your phone to the reader again to pay
To add your Balance Rewards card to Apple Pay, simply open the Walgreens app on your phone, navigate to your Balance Rewards card, and tap “Add to Apple Wallet.”
Can you use Apple Pay to get cash at Walgreens?
Yes, you can use your Apple Card to pay for purchases with Apple Pay and get 3% Daily Cash back (3% of your total bill will be returned to you).
There are no usage limits, so you will get 3% of the amount back every time you use this payment method.
Follow the instructions on this website to apply for an Apple Card and add it to Apple Pay.
To learn more, see also my posts on using Samsung Pay/Google Pay at Walgreens, loading Chime cards, and sending money from Walgreens.
in conclusion
Walgreens does accept Apple Pay as a payment method. You can use it on the walgreens.com website, the Walgreens app, or in the store. However, you cannot use it to buy photo products online.
You can add the Walgreens Balance Rewards card to Apple Pay and get 3% daily cash back when you use your Apple Card with Apple Pay.
