Yes, Five Guys accepts Apple Pay at most locations

Five Guys takes Apple Pay both in-restaurant and through their mobile app. You can tap or hold your iPhone or Apple Watch at the payment terminal when you check out, the same way you would with a contactless credit card. The chain rolled out mobile payment support across its US locations several years ago, and it remains standard at company-owned and franchised restaurants.

That said, not every Five Guys location may have updated their hardware yet. Older terminals or franchises that have not upgraded their point-of-sale systems might not read Apple Pay, even though the chain officially supports it. Before you order, you can ask the cashier whether their terminal accepts contactless payments, or look for the contactless symbol on the payment machine itself — it looks like a sideways WiFi symbol.

Key Takeaways

  • Five Guys officially accepts Apple Pay at the register and through their app at most US locations.
  • Older payment terminals at some franchises may not support contactless payments, so asking ahead prevents surprises.
  • The Five Guys app lets you order ahead and pay with Apple Pay before you arrive.
  • If a location cannot process Apple Pay, you can pay with a physical card, contactless credit cards, or cash instead.

Using Apple Pay at the Five Guys register

When you are ready to pay, tell the cashier you want to use Apple Pay. They will tell you the total and direct you to the payment terminal. Hold your iPhone near the reader or double-click the side button and hold your phone to the terminal — the same motion you would use at any store. For Apple Watch, open the Wallet app, select your card, and hold your wrist to the terminal.

The transaction usually completes in a second or two. You will see a checkmark on the screen and feel a small vibration on your phone or watch. No signature or PIN is needed for most purchases under a certain amount, though Five Guys may occasionally ask you to verify with Face ID or Touch ID on your phone.

Ordering ahead through the Five Guys app

The Five Guys mobile app lets you build your order at home, choose a pickup time, and pay before you arrive. You can select Apple Pay as your payment method when you check out in the app. This approach works well if you know what you want and want to skip the line — you just walk in, give your name, and grab your food.

The app is available on iOS and Android. You can find it by searching "Five Guys" in the App Store. Ordering through the app does not change what payment methods you can use; Apple Pay works the same way as it does at the register.

What to do if a location does not accept Apple Pay

If the terminal does not read your phone, ask whether the location accepts other contactless cards — many older machines support contactless Visa or Mastercard but not mobile wallets. If that does not work, you can pay with a physical debit or credit card, or use cash.

Franchised Five Guys locations sometimes lag behind company-owned ones in updating their equipment. If you visit the same location regularly and it does not take Apple Pay, you might mention it to the manager — they may be planning an upgrade. For now, carrying a backup card is the safest approach if Apple Pay is your only payment method.

How Apple Pay compares to other payment methods at Five Guys

Five Guys accepts contactless credit and debit cards, which work the same way as Apple Pay at the terminal — no PIN or signature needed for most purchases. The main difference is that Apple Pay keeps your actual card number private and uses a unique token for each transaction, which some people prefer for security reasons.

Cash is still accepted everywhere and requires no technology. If you prefer not to use your phone or do not have a card linked to Apple Pay, cash remains a reliable option. The choice between Apple Pay, a contactless card, and cash comes down to what you carry and what feels fastest to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Apple Pay to order Five Guys delivery?

Yes. If you order through a third-party delivery app like DoorDash or Uber Eats, you can select Apple Pay as your payment method on that app. Five Guys itself does not operate its own delivery service, so you are paying the delivery platform, not Five Guys directly.

Do I need to add a tip when I use Apple Pay?

Yes. Whether you pay with Apple Pay or a card, the terminal will ask you to add a tip before the transaction completes. You can choose a percentage or enter a custom amount. The tip screen appears the same way regardless of your payment method.

What if my Apple Pay is not set up yet?

You will need to add a debit or credit card to your iPhone's Wallet app before you can use Apple Pay. Open Wallet, tap the plus sign, and follow the steps to add your card. Your bank may ask you to verify the card through an app or text message. Once that is done, you can use Apple Pay anywhere.

Is Apple Pay safer than using a physical card at Five Guys?

Apple Pay does not share your actual card number with the restaurant, which adds a layer of privacy. However, both Apple Pay and modern contactless cards are encrypted and secure. The main security advantage of Apple Pay is that it requires Face ID or Touch ID on your phone, so someone who steals your phone cannot use it to pay.

Can I use Apple Pay on an older iPhone?

Apple Pay works on iPhone 6 and newer. If you have an older phone, you can still use a physical contactless card or cash at Five Guys. Apple Watch Series 1 and newer also support Apple Pay, even if your iPhone is older.