Unfortunately, Home Depot does not discuss their accepted payment methods on their website, so we had to do some deeper research to find the answers to these questions.
First off, we found that Home Depot does not currently accept Google Pay in any form. So, if Google Pay is your go-to digital wallet, you’ll unfortunately have to find another payment type when checking out at Home Depot.
But the question of whether or not Home Depot accepts Samsung Pay is a bit more complicated. Again, Home Depot does not publicly share information about their accepted in-store payment methods online, so we had to rely on a few different sources.
According to many sources online, Home Depot does technically accept Samsung Pay in most of their stores. However, this thread of users on Reddit claims that while Home Depot technically accepts Samsung Pay, many shoppers have struggled to get their payments to work when shopping at Home Depot.
While some shoppers have theorized that this is due to the NFC (near-field communication) capabilities being disabled on Home Depot’s checkout machines, Samsung Pay does not rely on NFC to process payments. So, your guess is as good as ours as to why so many people have struggled with Samsung Pay at Home Depot.
We’ll leave it up to you to decide whether or not it’s worth the hassle.
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Why Does Home Depot Not Accept Google Pay?
The reason why Home Depot doesn’t accept payments from Google Pay or Apple Pay is because these companies rely on near-field communications technology to process their contactless payments. Unfortunately, Home Depot’s point of sale system is not equipped to process NFC transactions.
Samsung Pay, however, does not rely on NFC for the functionality of its contactless payments, which is why this service theoretically works at Home Depot.
While the company hasn’t made any official statements regarding future plans to start accepting NFC payments, it’s certainly a possibility that Home Depot will hop on the NFC train at some point. As of now, though, the company has joined a chorus of concerns that NFC technology isn’t entirely data secure.
What Stores Accept Google Pay?
If you’re a faithful Google Pay user, then you’re probably wondering where you can shop while using Google Pay as your go-to payment method.
Here is a list of stores that accept Google Pay:
- American Eagle
- Barneys
- Bloomingdale’s
- Crate & Barrel
- Foot Locker
- Macy’s
- Burger King
- Lululemon
- Dunkin’ Donuts
- Panera Bread
- Target
- REI
- Shell
- Airbnb
- Starbucks
For a full list of retailers and businesses that partner with Google Pay, click here.
What Stores Accept Samsung Pay?
If you’re more of a Samsung Pay kind of person, not to worry.
Here’s a list of stores that accept Samsung Pay:
- Best Buy
- Old Navy
- Applebees
- Uber
- Office Depot
- Hallmark
- Toys R Us
- Banana Republic
- Nordstrom
- Trader Joe’s
- Forever 21
- Kohl’s
- Walgreens
- Staples
How To Use Samsung Pay At Home Depot?
Samsung Pay is a simple contactless payment service that allows users to store their cards securely within the app. Then, when making a purchase, the app uses your preferred security features to authorize in-store payments.
Unlike apps like Google Pay and Apple Pay, Samsung Pay does not use near-field communications technology to process your transactions, meaning that your card information is not being transmitted to the checkout machine. Instead, Samsung Pay registers the transaction information via a scanner feature, then processes your payment securely within the app.
To pay with Samsung Pay at Home Depot, just follow these simple steps:
- Download the Samsung Pay app onto your Samsung Android phone (Samsung Pay is compatible with Galaxy Note9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S6 edge+, Note 5, Galaxy A8+, Galaxy A7 2017, Galaxy A5 2017, A5 2016, A7 2016, Galaxy A9 Pro and Galaxy J7 Pro)
- Set up the app by creating an account and adding at least one valid payment method, such as a debit card or credit card
- When you’re ready to make a purchase, open the app and press the “Pay” tab
- Select your preferred card and tap “Pay” again
- Choose your desired security option (such as fingerprint or PIN)
- Follow the security prompts
- Scan the contactless QR code on the Home Depot register to complete your payment
For more info on how to make an in-store payment using Samsung Pay, click here.
Is Samsung Pay Easy To Use As A Payment Method?
According to SoftwareAdvice.com, Samsung Pay is a super easy-to-use and popular payment method. In fact, it has a 4.5- out of 5-star rating from almost 150 customer reviews.
Customers have called Samsung Pay “very intuitive and easy to use” and a “convenient way to pay for anything.”
Other Payment Methods Accepted At Home Depot
The payment methods currently accepted at Home Depot are:
- Cash
- Debit cards
- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express)
- Home Depot Credit Card
- Home Depot gift cards
- Afterpay
- Sezzle
- Affirm
- Quadpay
- Klarna
- PayPal
- Samsung Pay
FAQs
Can you use Samsung Pay with an iPhone?
No. Samsung Pay is not available on iOS devices.
Does Home Depot accept digital wallets?
Mostly not. Home Depot does not currently accept any NFC-based digital wallet payments. However, shoppers can use Samsung Pay as it does not rely on NFC technology, or they can pay using a PayPal account on HomeDepot.com or pay with a PayPal Cash Card in person.
Does Home Depot accept NFC payment?
No. Home Depot does not currently accept any form of NFC-based contactless payment.
Conclusion
Home Depot hasn’t warmed up to the idea of near-field communications technology quite yet, which is why the major home improvement retailer still doesn’t accept digital payments from companies like Apple Pay and Google Pay. However, they do accept Samsung Pay, which does not rely on NFC.
Unfortunately, many shoppers have cited difficulties getting Samsung Pay to actually work at the register, so don’t be surprised if you run into some issues while shopping. Overall, though, Samsung Pay is a great, simple, and super secure way to shop at many of your favorite stores.
