Finally, it is official—Hobby Lobby does take Apple Pay as a payment method.
That's the great news—there's a sad one, though, and it is that Hobby Lobby only accepts Apple Pay for online payments.
In fact, in their words:
We also accept PayPal and Apple Pay online only.
I don't know why they don't accept Apple Pay for in-store payments, but it's already a great start for Hobby Lobby to accept a tap-to-pay payment service, especially after the massive complaints by shoppers on social media.
So if you're looking to use Apple Pay at Hobby Lobby's checkout, I'll guide you with the proper steps to take for a smooth and hassle-free experience.
How to Set Up Apple Pay to Use at Hobby Lobby
Obviously, before you'll even be able to use your digital wallet at Hobby Lobby, it is a good thing you have it set up first. I know most of you have already done this, so you can skip to the next step.
But if you haven't and even if you have, it never hurts to retake the process for assurance and to make sure you've had everything correctly set up.
Apple Pay has some requirements before you can use it, of which the first is that you reside in a supported country, which I think you do since Hobby Lobby is served where Apple Pay is accepted.
As for the other requirements, you'll need the following to set up Apple Pay:
- Have an Apple Pay-supported device (from iPhone 6 and newer operating iOS 9 or newer versions)
- A payment card that supports Apple Pay.
- Touch ID, Face ID, or a passcode set up for your device.
Once you're sure you have the aforementioned requirements in place, you can take the following steps to set up Apple Pay on your device to use for Hobby Lobby payments:
- Open the Wallet app on your iPhone or other compatible device and tap the plus button.
- Now, select "Debit or Credit Card" and tap the "Continue" button.
- After that, you'll be asked to enter your card details. You can do it automatically by scanning the card with your phone or manually by entering its details yourself.
- Once you're done with providing your card details, all you'll have to do is follow the onscreen instructions to finish the setup.
If your card supports payment services like Apple Pay, it should be linked to your Wallet app without any issue. Some cards can require additional verification, and if that's the case for your card, just make sure you provide what's needed to finish with the setup.
How to Use Apple Pay at Hobby Lobby
If you're at this step, I strongly believe you've set up Apple Pay already. So now, it's a great time to use it for Hobby Lobby payments.
We already know that the arts and crafts giant only accepts Apple Pay online and that we can't use it for in-store payments. And with that said, it should be very easy to check out with Apple Pay at Hobby Lobby.
To use Apple Pay at Hobby Lobby, you'll need to make sure that you're accessing the checkout with an Apple Pay-compatible device. If you access it with a device that's not supported by the digital wallet, you'll have fewer chances of seeing Apple Pay as a payment option.
At this stage, you'll just have to select Apple Pay and proceed with the instructions to complete your payment.
How to Use Apple Pay at Hobby Lobby In-Store
Yes, I know you can't use Apple Pay for in-store payments, but I've figured out a way to do so, and it worked for me at my local Hobby Lobby.
All you'll need to do is discuss with a Hobby Lobby store attendant and inquire if they personally can accept your payment through Apple Pay and use an available method to balance your purchase. Apple Pay has millions of users worldwide, and there's a great chance that at least one of your local store associates uses the digital wallet.
You can always tip them to encourage the process—believe me, it works!
While this is not a real official way to use Apple Pay for in-store payments at Hobby Lobby, it is, however, the only method we have to rely on while waiting for Hobby Lobby's in-store official support for Apple Pay.
Can I Get Cashback With Apple Pay at Hobby Lobby?
Yes, you can get cashback with Apple Pay at Hobby Lobby, but that will only be possible if you use Apple Cash for the payment.
Apple Cash is Apple Pay's virtual card that allows you to make payments safely and conveniently where accepted, while getting a 3% cashback for eligible purchases. So you should be able to receive cashbacks of up to 3% for using the Apple Cash card at Hobby Lobby.
Some credit cards offer cashback for eligible purchases, and if the card linked to your Wallet is one of these credit cards, you should be able to get additional cashback for your purchases at Hobby Lobby.
What Other Payment Methods Does Hobby Lobby Accept?
Hobby Lobby mainly accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and Hobby Lobby Gift Cards for both online and in-store purchases.
However, Apple Pay isn't the only available payment service accepted for Hobby Lobby online orders—you can also pay through PayPal online.
Final Thoughts
Apple Pay is growing fast, and while many retailers have fully adopted it for online and in-store orders, Hobby Lobby only partially accepts it.
That said, you can only use Apple Pay for online Hobby Lobby orders, and if you're wondering how to get started, I've explained everything you need to know in this guide, including my trick I use to use Apple Pay for in-store orders.