A very common question that is asked a lot around Yelp and other food blog websites is, “Does Culver’s take Apple Pay?” We have researched this question thoroughly on the web and asked some Culver’s branches too. By reading the end of this article, you will have the answer to this common question.
The answer to this question is YES and NO. Yes, they have Apple Pay, but it’s not available at every franchise throughout America. Some franchises support contactless service with Apple Pay and some are implementing it.
In the Past:
Previously at Culver’s, clients had to provide their cards to employees, so they could swipe them at the register. This method was criticized by Culver’s as they believed it was not safe to hand over their card to the employee. Also, a very big reason was COVID-19. It was very dangerous to do as people could be affected by Corona.
Now:
Now at Culver’s, they have added card readers in front of their registers, also they are accepting Apple Pay in their restaurants. As soon as it was implemented by the government to provide contactless service to their customers, Culver’s installed card readers that facilitate contactless service.
Both your iPhone and Apple Watch can be used to purchase Culver’s using Apple Pay. You can choose from both which you feel comfortable with. It is a great option, I think. Many people prefer going to restaurants without their phones to spend quality time with their family and friends. Even with their Apple Watch, they can effortlessly pay at Culver with Apple Pay. We will explain both processes one at a time.
How to Pay through Apple Pay? (with iPhone)
Card readers are installed in front of the customer’s order area. On the card reader, at the bottom screen, click on “Tap”It means NFC-enabled contactless deliveryOpen your Apple Pay application on your phoneUnlock it with Face ID or passcodePlace the top of your iPhone near the card reader, when done and a checkmark will appear on the display
How to Pay through Apple Pay? (with Apple Watch)
Card readers are installed in front of the customer’s order area. On the card reader, at the bottom screen, click on “Tap”It means NFC-enabled contactless deliveryDouble-click the side button on your Apple WatchYour default card opens automatically. Scroll down to choose another card if requiredHold the display of your Apple Watch near the card reader until you feel a gentle tap and hear a beep
Do all Culver’s franchises have Apple Pay?
No, Apple Pay is still not available on every franchise of Culvers. They are working on it, trying to implement contactless service at every franchise, but it is very expensive to install at a franchise so not every franchise owner can afford it right now.
Apple Pay on their Phone Application?
Culver’s has a phone application that can be installed from Google Play or App Store. Customers can place an order at their local Culver’s restaurant and have it delivered to their homes. During in-app purchases, Culver’s doesn’t support paying through Apple Pay. You will have to pay by delivery or credit card.
Apple Pay on their Website?
Like a phone application, customers can order from their nearest Culver’s franchise via their website and get it delivered to their homes. On the payment screen, Culver’s doesn’t support paying through Apple Pay. You will have to pay by delivery or credit card.
Apple Pay at their Drive-Thru?
The Culver’s franchises that have Apple Pay at their counter, all have Apple Pay on their Drive-thru. If you know that a specific Culver’s has Apple Pay during dine-in, they will have it at a drive-thru. So you can go to the drive-thru and pay via Apple Pay.
Disadvantages of Apple Pay:
No doubt Apple Pay is a great modern solution for paying digitally, but it has some flaws.
Works only with Apple devices. Face recognition payment in stores is more difficult to use than Android payment. Setup is more difficult than for certain rivals.
