19 Gas Stations That Accept PayPal

Want to buy gas with PayPal? You can. In this article, we list the different ways you can use PayPal to buy gas and other items at gas stations and provide you with a list of gas stations that accept PayPal in-store or at the pump. We’ve included gas stations that don’t take PayPal, so you’re not left wondering…

How to Pay for Gas with PayPal

Using a mobile wallet is how you pay for gas with PayPal. A mobile wallet is a smartphone app that can be linked to various payment methods and used at checkout terminals equipped with NFC (Near Field Communication). You can add a credit card, debit card, and sometimes even a PayPal account to your mobile wallet.

Not many gas stations accept the PayPal app. However, you can also link your PayPal account to other, more commonly accepted mobile wallets for use in gas stations and other retail stores that accept them. Learn more about mobile wallets and how they work in the following section.

At stores where mobile wallets are accepted, instead of swiping a card, you can simply tap your phone against the terminal, and your NFC-enabled mobile wallet is automatically detected and charged.

The major mobile wallet apps are:

Apple Pay

Compatible with: iPhone and Apple Watch. Most iOS devices have built-in Apple Pay functionality.
Accepts PayPal as a funding source? No
Find out how to set up Apple Pay

Google Pay

Compatible with: Android devices using Android 4.0 and above; iOS devices running iOS 7.0 and above.
Accepts PayPal as a funding source? Yes. Add your PayPal account to Google Pay and select the PayPal button at checkout.
Download Google Pay

Note: In January 2018, Android Pay and Google Wallet were combined into Google Pay.

Samsung Pay

Compatible with: Most Samsung devices, either as built-in functionality or a downloaded app with an over-the-air software update to ensure compatibility. Download the software update from the Samsung website (for devices that do not have the Samsung Pay app pre-installed)
Accepts PayPal as a funding source? Yes. Learn more about How do I add my PayPal account to my Samsung Account Manager and link my fingerprint?
Download Samsung Pay

Gas Stations That Accept PayPal

The following gas stations accept PayPal as a mobile payment. While most gas stations don’t accept the PayPal app directly, many accept Android Pay and Samsung Pay, which can be linked to your PayPal account.

We called customer service at each store to verify the various accepted payment methods and whether you can use mobile payments in-store, at the pump, or both. Customer service also confirmed that accepted payment methods might vary between locations — so if you’re not sure, it’s best to call your nearest gas station and find out whether they accept these mobile wallets.

ARCO

How to pay with PayPal: Google Pay or Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
NOTE: Most ARCO locations do not process credit cards and will only accept debit card payments linked through mobile wallets.
In-store or at the pump: In-store only, though some stores have pay-at-the-pump options coming soon
Mobile payment availability: All locations
Source: ARCO FAQs
Find an ARCO

BP/Amoco

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay, BPme
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Some store locations, depending on franchise owner
Source: Customer service representative
Find a BP/Amoco

Chevron

How to pay with PayPal: Google Pay, Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: Both (at most locations)
Mobile payment availability: Most locations
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Chevron

CITGO

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Some store locations, depending on franchise owner
Source: Customer service representative
Find a CITGO

Cumberland Farms

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay, Cumberland Farms SmartPay
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Most stores
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Cumberland Farms

Delta Sonic

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Most stores
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Delta Sonic

ExxonMobil

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay linked to Speedpass+. Learn more about the ExxonMobil Speedpass+ app.
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay linked to Speedpass+
In-store or at the pump: Both
Mobile payment availability: Most locations
Source: ExxonMobil Speedpass+ page
Find an ExxonMobil

Kwik Fill/Red Apple

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Most locations
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Kwik Fill/Red Apple

Kwik Trip/Kwik Star

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: Most locations offer in-store only; some locations offer both in-store and at the pump
Mobile payment availability: Most locations
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Kwik Trip/Kwik Star

Meijer

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Most locations
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Meijer

Phillips 66

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: Most locations offer in-store only; some locations offer in-store and at the pump
Mobile payment availability: Most locations
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Phillips 66

QuikTrip (QT)

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Most locations
Source: Customer service representative
Find a QuikTrip

RaceTrac/Raceway

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Most locations
Source: Customer service representative
Find a RaceTrac/Raceway

Shell

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Most locations
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Shell

Sheetz

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: Both at participating locations
Mobile payment availability: Some locations
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Sheetz

Speedway

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Most locations
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Speedway

Sunoco

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay, PayPal app
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: Both at participating locations
Mobile payment availability: Some locations, depending on franchise owner
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Sunoco

Texaco

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Most locations
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Texaco

Valero

How to pay with PayPal: Samsung Pay
Other mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Some locations, depending on franchise owner
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Valero

Gas Stations That Accept Other Mobile Wallets

These gas stations don’t accept PayPal or PayPal-compatible mobile wallets but do accept other mobile wallets as payment types:

7-Eleven

Mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay, Google Wallet
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Select locations
Source: 7-Eleven Payment Types page and customer service representative
Find a 7-Eleven

Circle K

Mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Most locations
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Circle K

Conoco

Mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Some locations, depending on franchise owner
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Conoco

Wawa

Mobile wallets accepted: Apple Pay
In-store or at the pump: In-store only
Mobile payment availability: Most locations
Source: Customer service representative
Find a Wawa

Gas Stations That Don’t Accept Mobile Wallets

The following gas stations do not accept PayPal or mobile wallets:

Costco
Hy-Vee
Kum & Go
Marathon
Pilot/Flying J Travel Centers

In Summary

Now you know what gas stations accept PayPal.

Mobile wallets that can be linked to PayPal and other funding sources are becoming more widely accepted at retailers across the country. In many cases, you can use your PayPal account as another convenient alternative for paying at the gas station — though you may have to go inside to pay, rather than paying at the pump. Chances are there’s a gas station near you where you can tap to pay with your phone and use your PayPal account for gas and other purchases.