Does Kohl’s Accept Checks? Answered (+ Other Valid Payment Methods)

Does Kohl’s take checks? In general, personal checks are becoming less common, and many stores have stopped accepting them — including Kohl’s. The department store chain no longer accepts personal checks at the register. For more details, see below.

Does Kohl’s Accept Checks?

Kohl’s department stores no longer accept personal checks as a valid payment method in stores at the register, according to our communications with the company. Valid in-store payment methods include cash, Kohl’s gift cards, debit cards, and credit cards (including the Kohl’s Charge store credit card that comes with year-round cardmember perks.

You can, however, make a payment on your Kohl’s Charge card with a personal check by mail or at the customer service desk. To find out more about the Kohl’s Charge card and other store credit cards, see our article: The Easiest Store Credit Cards to Get (And Which to Avoid!).

In Summary

Kohl’s no longer accepts personal checks for in-store purchases, but you can make a payment on your Kohl’s Charge card with a personal check by mail or at the customer service desk. For more on Kohl’s store policies, see our article: Does Kohl’s Sell Visa Gift Cards?