From classic hamburgers to croissants, biscuits, and breakfast combos, Wendy’s has had fast food fanatics hooked to the restaurant chain since its inception.
With a flurry of customers making their way to Wendy’s regularly, multiple (and swift) payment methods are the need of the hour to keep the business going as smoothly as possible.
Recently, numerous fast-food giants, like McDonald’s, have added contactless payments, like Apple Pay, to their restaurants.
The question on everybody’s mind is that following McDonald’s, has Wendy’s also started taking Apple Pay? Unfortunately, the answer is no. As of today, Wendy’s does not consider Apple Pay a valid payment method.
Read on to learn more about how you can use mobile pay with Wendy’s and other payment options they offer their customers instead of Apple Pay.
Can You Use Mobile Pay Through Wendy’s App?
Even though Wendy’s does not take Apple Pay in-store or online, there is one way you can go wallet less: Wendy’s App. This app allows you to use mobile payment to order and purchase your order through your phone.
You can either choose to add money to your digital account on the app, just as a pre-load would. Moreover, you can also link a credit card or Wendy’s gift card to pay for your order through the app.
When using a gift card for the payment through the app, you can also check your balance by entering the card and PIN at the back of the gift card. The app essentially works as your Wendy’s personal wallet.
How Does The Wendy’s App Work?
The Wendy’s App gives you the option of mobile ordering to make it easier (and faster) to get your food when you get to the Wendy’s near you. The app is pretty simple to use, and the contactless payment option I explained above makes it even more efficient.
When using the app, plugging in your ZIP code will show you the Wendy’s near your location. You can pick any area most suitable for you and then choose the food for your order.
The restaurant will start preparing your food once you get to the location so that your order is piping hot as you receive it. The pre-ordering option ensures that you save time while ordering beforehand and getting exactly the food you want.
Another perk of using Wendy’s App for your food order is that it gives you an exclusive opportunity to save money, thanks to its app-only offers. They have great offers for customers using the app, which sometimes even includes free stuff – I mean, what could be better?
The app also has a Rewards Store, where you can get all your Wendy’s favorites for free, using the reward points you have earned over time. Earning the rewards is simple; for every $1 you spend over the food order through the app, you eat 10 points in rewards.
Once you have enough reward points, you can pay for your order through them instead of money.
You can also use the app to customize and save your order any way you like. Usually, the biggest turn-off when ordering fast food is when your order is not exactly the way you want.
Maybe there are too many pickles or not enough ketchup. With the app, you can design your perfect meal and save it for one-click ordering in the future.
You do not have to worry about the price changes as you customize your meal over the app since everything is already taken care of.
Any information about nutrition and allergens is mentioned, along with total carbs and calories (which change as you change the ingredients in your order in real-time.)
These features make Wendy’s App pretty efficient when you want a quick meal from the restaurant.
What Payment Options Does Wendy’s Take?
We know that Wendy’s does not take Apple pay, but the fast-food chain accepts various other payment methods.
Wendy’s takes all major credit and debit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. The restaurant chain also accepts cash and Wendy’s gift cards.
Will Wendy’s Be Accepting Apple Pay In The Future?
Wendy’s does not accept Apple Pay at the moment, but with the rise of contactless payment, its inclusion in Wendy’s accepted payment options is inevitable.
According to their customer service representatives, some of Wendy’s locations are in the process of allowing Apple Pay shortly. However, it is not possible to give a specific timeline for when it might happen.
Since Wendy’s locations are franchised, any new technology needed for the acceptance of Apple Pay may be implemented at different times.
Why Is Apple Pay So Popular?
With Apple Pay, customers do not have to rummage through their wallet at the register to pay for their food and can quickly do so through their iPhone or Apple Watch, which streamlines the ordering process.
You do not have to carry physical cash or cards for payment, and the purchase process takes seconds, making Apple Pay such a popular payment method. Moreover, since there is no contact while making the payment, it makes Apple Pay a very safe way to pay for your food (and other products).
Which Famous Restaurants Accept Apple Pay?
Many famous restaurant chains have long accepted Apple Pay to make it easier for their customers to pay for their orders. Some favorite restaurants that accept Apple Pay include:
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald’s
- KFC
- Taco Bell
- Chick-Fil-A
Final Words
Despite Apple Pay’s tremendous success, Wendy’s is yet to accept this payment method, in-store or through its app.
However, if you order food through Wendy’s app, you can use mobile pay by linking your credit card, Wendy’s gift card, or loading money into your digital account. Once you order through the app and pay, you can arrive at the restaurant for your order.
Your food will be prepared after your arrival so you can have it served fresh and hot.
Other than that, you can pay through cash, credit cards, debit cards, and gift cards. However, many Wendy’s locations may soon be accepting Apple Pay, as per thor representatives.