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Last updated: September 9, 2026Originally published May 1, 2026
BNPL Apps — Afterpay

What Stores Accept Afterpay? (Complete 2026 List)

In-store and online stores that accept Afterpay — with a specific focus on which stores are actually useful for clearance sourcing and retail arbitrage inventory funding.

By Gardy D. Updated September 9, 2026

In-Store Afterpay Acceptance

Afterpay works in-store wherever contactless payments are accepted — using the Afterpay Card added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay. Here are the major stores and their acceptance status:

StoreIn-Store StatusNotes
Target ✓ Full Afterpay Card via Apple/Google Pay. Best for toy and seasonal clearance.
Big Lots ✓ Full Afterpay accepted. Strong for post-holiday clearance runs.
Macy's ✓ Full In-store and online. Fashion and home goods.
Bed Bath & Beyond ✓ Full Where available — check locations.
Best Buy ✓ Full In-store and online. Electronics sourcing.
PetSmart ✓ Full In-store and online.
Walmart ⚠ Limited Limited in-store. Use Klarna at Walmart — it's the official partner.
TJ Maxx ✗ None TJX Companies do not accept any BNPL app.
Marshalls ✗ None No BNPL accepted — TJX policy.
Amazon ✗ None Amazon does not accept Afterpay. Use for sourcing only.

Online Stores That Accept Afterpay

Afterpay has 100,000+ online merchant partners. Here are the major categories with key retailers:

Fashion & Clothing
ASOS, Fashion Nova, PrettyLittleThing, Shein, H&M
Home & Kitchen
Wayfair, Bed Bath & Beyond, HomeGoods, Williams Sonoma
Beauty
Sephora, Ulta Beauty, e.l.f. Cosmetics, ColourPop
Electronics
Best Buy, Newegg, Samsung, Dell
Sporting Goods
Nike, Adidas, Foot Locker, Dick's Sporting Goods
Baby & Kids
Carter's, Buy Buy Baby, The Children's Place
Toys
GameStop, Entertainment Earth, Build-A-Bear
Health & Wellness
Vitamin Shoppe, GNC, iHerb

How to Use Afterpay In-Store

  1. 1
    Download Afterpay
    Free on iOS and Android. Create an account and link a debit or credit card.
  2. 2
    Add the Afterpay Card
    In the app, tap "In-Store" → "Add to Apple Wallet" or "Add to Google Pay."
  3. 3
    Shop as normal
    At checkout, tap your phone on the payment terminal as you would with any contactless payment.
  4. 4
    25% charged now
    Afterpay charges 25% of the purchase immediately. The remaining 3 installments are scheduled automatically every 2 weeks.

Best Afterpay Stores for Retail Arbitrage

For Amazon FBA inventory sourcing, in-store Afterpay acceptance at clearance-heavy retailers is what matters. The top picks:

Afterpay Arbitrage Stack
Target (in-store)→ #1 for toy, seasonal, beauty clearance. Afterpay Card works reliably.
Big Lots (in-store)→ #2 for home and holiday clearance up to 80% off.
Best Buy (online + in-store)→ Electronics runs using 0% Affirm or Afterpay.
Walmart (use Klarna instead)→ Afterpay limited. Switch to Klarna for Walmart — official partner.

The Starter Kit includes a store cheatsheet — which BNPL app at which store — for your next sourcing run.

Get the Starter Kit — $37

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources & References

  1. Afterpay Shop Directory — Afterpay (2026)
  2. Afterpay In-Store Payments — Afterpay (2026)

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