Caitlin Troutt
Short Answer
Some Applebee’s restaurants, but not all, accept Apple Pay. If your local Applebee’s has Presto tablets set up to accept orders and payment right from your table, you’ll be able to pay with mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
Does Applebee’s Accept Apple Pay?
Some Applebee’s restaurants accept Apple Pay, but most of them do not at the time of writing.
We called multiple Applebee’s restaurant locations in Arizona, Indiana, and New York. Most locations that we called — 85% — advised that they do not accept Apple Pay.
Many Applebee’s now have Presto tablets that let you order and pay at your table. These tablets are able to accept mobile payments like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay, but not all restaurants have Presto tablets yet.
To find out if your local Applebee’s accepts Apple Pay, you can contact the restaurant directly.
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