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How to Pay With Cash When Ordering DoorDash Food Delivery

DoorDash is a popular food delivery service that allows customers to order food from local restaurants for delivery. By default, DoorDash requires a credit or debit card to place orders on their platform. However, some customers may prefer to pay with cash upon delivery rather than providing card details online.

Fortunately, DoorDash does provide an option to pay with cash for your food delivery order while still placing the order through their website or app. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to pay with cash when ordering DoorDash delivery:

Place Your DoorDash Order as Usual

  1. Open the DoorDash website or mobile app and enter your delivery address
  2. Browse local restaurants and menu options and add desired items to your cart
  3. Select a delivery time (ASAP, scheduled)
  4. Proceed to checkout

Up to this point, the process is the same as any typical DoorDash order. You add items from local restaurants, enter a delivery address, and proceed to checkout to place the order.

Select “Pay with Cash” Option during Checkout

  1. On the checkout page, click or tap the “Payment” section
  2. Under payment method, select the “Pay with Cash” option
  3. The option may also be listed as “Pay in Person”
  4. Accept the terms that you will pay your Dasher (delivery driver) in cash upon delivery

This is the key step that allows you to order DoorDash without entering credit/debit card details. By selecting Pay with Cash, you are requesting DoorDash to allow cash payment when the driver arrives with your delivery.

Tip Your Dasher in Cash Too

Along with the payment for your food order, you may also want to tip your delivery driver in cash. Since you won’t enter a tip amount during online checkout when selecting cash payment, make sure to set aside a cash tip to thank your Dasher for their service.

Pay Your Dasher in Cash Upon Delivery

  1. When your driver arrives with your DoorDash delivery order, confirm the total amount due for the food
  2. Count and hand the cash payment to your Dasher
  3. Say thank you and enjoy your meal!

This completes the cash payment transaction. Paying in cash allows you to order DoorDash without providing private financial information online. It also gives the flexibility to determine the tip amount at the time of delivery.

Tips for Paying DoorDash with Cash

Paying DoorDash orders with cash payment upon delivery comes with a few caveats to keep in mind:

  • Ensure you have enough cash on hand for the total order cost plus optional tip before the driver arrives
  • Cash payments may not qualify for promotions and credits offered by DoorDash
  • In case of problems, cash payments may be harder to dispute compared to digital payments
  • You’ll need to be available to hand the cash to the Dasher personally upon delivery

As long as you are comfortable with these limitations, paying DoorDash with cash can be a convenient ordering option.

Can You Pay DoorDash Drivers with Other Payment Methods?

DoorDash specifically allows cash payments for those who prefer not to pay online. There is generally no other payment method option while checking out online for delivery orders. However, some Dashers may be willing to accept other payments like:

  • Venmo or Paypal – But this would have to be arranged directly with the Dasher and is not officially supported by DoorDash
  • Personal check – Unlikely to be accepted by Dashers for food delivery

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