Does REI Take PayPal?

Last Updated on 09/06/2021 by GS Staff

REI takes PayPal. However, it is only available for use for online payment via REI.com and through the REI app. You cannot use PayPal in REI stores. Read on for additional details on PayPal and REI.

REI.com & PayPal

PayPal is an accepted payment method on REI.com. The image below from the website shows that PayPal can be used for payment at checkout.

REI App & PayPal

The REI app also has PayPal as a payment option. Simply tap the PayPal button (see the image below) at checkout on the app to begin the PayPal payment process.

REI Payment Options

Here is a list of all the payment methods permitted by REI for online/phone and in-store transactions:

Online & Phone Orders

  • PayPal
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • REI Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Diners Club International (soon available)
  • Japan Credit Bureau (JCB)
  • China Union Pay (coming soon – check availability)
  • Gift Cards (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express)
  • REI Gift Cards
  • REI Merchandise Credit
  • REI Dividend
  • REI Rewards
  • Apple Pay (available when using an Apple device through the REI app or Safari web browser via REI.com)

REI Stores

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • REI Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Diners Club International
  • Japan Credit Bureau (JCB)
  • China Union Pay (coming soon – check availability)
  • Gift Cards (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express)
  • REI Gift Cards
  • REI Merchandise Credit
  • REI Dividend
  • REI Rewards
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Samsung Pay

REI Mastercard & PayPal

If you have an REI Mastercard, it can be linked to your PayPal account. The REI Mastercard helps cardholders earn rewards and member dividends, along with 1% cashback on purchases outside of REI. Visit reimastercard.com for additional information on this credit card.


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