DSW takes standard cards, PayPal, Afterpay, and gift cards. Honestly, the real move is buying discounted gift cards on Raise or CardCash first, then stacking them at checkout with your VIP reward certificates. Just watch out: switching your payment method to PayPal mid-checkout tends to glitch and wipe out any promo codes you entered.

DSW’s system locks orders instantly, so customer service can’t cancel or edit anything once you hit submit. Don’t waste time calling. Just wait for the box to arrive, then take it straight to a local store for an immediate refund. Mailing it back costs an $8.50 fee unless you have Gold status.

The DSW referral is actually decent if you need basics. Your friend gets $10 off a $50 order, and you get a $10 reward dropped into your account later. Just watch out for exclusions like Birkenstock or Nike, since codes usually bounce on those in the cart. Still stacks with free VIP shipping.

Honestly, never buy off DSW without logging into a free VIP account first. That’s how you get free shipping with no minimum. Also, their checkout lets you stack one site promo code on top of earned VIP rewards. Check the clearance tab on Thursdays when they usually drop fresh markdowns.