Using Your Kohl's Credit Card at Sephora Online and In-Store
Your Kohl's Card Works at Sephora Inside Kohl's Stores, Not Sephora.com
No, you cannot use your Kohl's credit card to pay for purchases on Sephora's standalone website (Sephora.com). Your Kohl's Card is accepted only at Kohl's locations and on Kohl's.com. However, if you shop at a Sephora that operates inside a Kohl's store — which is common across the United States — you can use your Kohl's Card there just like you would anywhere else in the store.
The confusion often comes from the fact that Sephora has two separate retail operations: standalone Sephora stores and Sephora Inside Kohl's locations. These are different businesses with different payment systems, even though they sell the same products and brands.
Key Takeaways
- Your Kohl's Card works at Sephora Inside Kohl's stores but not on Sephora.com or in standalone Sephora locations.
- Sephora Inside Kohl's is a shop-within-a-shop, and payment goes through Kohl's registers, so your Kohl's Card is accepted there.
- If you want to use your Kohl's Card online, you can shop on Kohl's.com and find Sephora products in their beauty section.
- Kohl's Cash and Kohl's rewards earned from your card work at Sephora Inside Kohl's just like they do elsewhere in the store.
How Sephora Inside Kohl's Differs From Standalone Sephora Stores
Sephora Inside Kohl's is a partnership where Sephora operates a beauty section within Kohl's stores. The products are the same — you'll find the same brands and prices — but the checkout and payment system belong to Kohl's. When you buy something at Sephora Inside Kohl's, you pay at a Kohl's register, which is why your Kohl's Card works there.
Standalone Sephora stores are independently operated by Sephora and have their own payment systems. They accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Sephora's own credit card, but not the Kohl's Card. These stores are typically found in malls, shopping centers, or on Sephora.com.
If you're unsure whether a Sephora location is inside a Kohl's, check the store's address or call ahead. Sephora Inside Kohl's locations will have a Kohl's address, and the beauty section will be clearly marked as part of the store.
Using Your Kohl's Card on Kohl's.com for Sephora Products
You can order Sephora products through Kohl's.com and pay with your Kohl's Card. Kohl's carries a selection of Sephora brands in their online beauty section, though the selection may be smaller than what you'd find on Sephora.com or in a standalone Sephora store.
When you shop this way, your purchase counts toward your Kohl's rewards and Kohl's Cash, just like any other Kohl's purchase. You'll also earn points if you have a Kohl's rewards membership. Shipping and return policies follow Kohl's rules, not Sephora's, so review those before you order.
What Payment Methods Work at Sephora.com
If you want to shop directly on Sephora.com, you'll need a different payment method. Sephora.com accepts major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), debit cards, PayPal, and the Sephora Credit Card. Your Kohl's Card will not be accepted.
Sephora.com also offers Sephora's own rewards program, which is separate from Kohl's rewards. If you shop frequently on Sephora.com, you may want to sign up for that program to earn points toward future purchases.
How Kohl's Cash and Rewards Work at Sephora Inside Kohl's
Any Kohl's Cash you've earned can be used at Sephora Inside Kohl's. Kohl's Cash is issued during promotional periods and can be spent on almost anything in the store, including beauty products. You simply present your Kohl's Cash at checkout along with your other payment method or use it as your full payment if the amount covers your purchase.
Your Kohl's rewards points also work at Sephora Inside Kohl's. If you're a member of the Kohl's rewards program, you'll earn points on Sephora purchases just as you would on clothing or home goods. These points can be redeemed for Kohl's Cash or discounts on future purchases.
Finding a Sephora Inside Kohl's Near You
Most Kohl's stores have a Sephora section, but not all. To find one near you, visit Kohl's.com and use their store locator. You can search by zip code or city, and the results will show which locations have Sephora Inside Kohl's. You can also call a Kohl's store directly to confirm they have a Sephora section before you visit.
If there's no Sephora Inside Kohl's near you, you have two options: shop for Sephora products on Kohl's.com using your Kohl's Card, or visit a standalone Sephora store or Sephora.com with a different payment method.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my Kohl's Card at a standalone Sephora store?
No. Standalone Sephora stores have their own payment systems and only accept major credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, and the Sephora Credit Card. Your Kohl's Card will not work there.
Will my Kohl's rewards points work at Sephora Inside Kohl's?
Yes. Any Kohl's rewards points you've earned will work at Sephora Inside Kohl's just like they do anywhere else in the store. You earn points on Sephora purchases and can redeem them for discounts or Kohl's Cash.
What if I want to return a Sephora product I bought with my Kohl's Card?
Returns at Sephora Inside Kohl's follow Kohl's return policy, not Sephora's. You'll return the item to the Kohl's store where you bought it, and the refund will go back to your Kohl's Card. Check Kohl's return policy for time limits and conditions.
Can I use my Kohl's Card to buy Sephora gift cards?
Yes. You can purchase Sephora gift cards at Sephora Inside Kohl's with your Kohl's Card. However, these gift cards are for use at standalone Sephora stores and Sephora.com, not at Sephora Inside Kohl's.