21 Grocery Stores and the Accepted Payment Methods (2024)

21 Grocery Stores and the Accepted Payment Methods (1)

Over the past few years, there have been changes in the payment industry. Contactless payments, such as mobile wallets, gained popularity, and more grocery stores started adopting this technology.

In this article, I’ll cover the top 21 grocery stores and the payment methods they accept. I’ll also share the most popular grocery delivery services and their accepted payment methods.

In addition to traditional payment methods like cash, checks, or credit/debit cards, mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are now commonly accepted at grocery stores.

To compile a comprehensive list for you, I reviewed the top 21 grocery stores’ payment policies on their website, and here’s what I found:

1. Albertsons

Albertsons accepts the following payment methods in stores:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Albertsons gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT
Albertsons Pay
Apple Pay
Google Pay

2. Aldi

Aldi stores accept the payment methods below:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Aldi gift cards
EBT
Apple Pay
Google Pay

3. Costco

Costco warehouses accept the following payment methods:

Credit Cards (Visa)
Debit Cards
Cash
Costco gift cards
Personal Checks (from Costco members)
EBT
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Samsung Pay

4. Food Lion

Food Lion accepts the below payment methods in stores:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Food Lion gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT
Apple Pay
Google Pay

5. Fred Meyer

Fred Meyer stores accept the following payment methods:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Fred Meyer gift cards
Kroger gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT
Kroger Pay

6. Giant Eagle

Below are the accepted payment methods at Giant Eagle stores:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Giant Eagle gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Samsung Pay

7. Hannaford

Hannaford accepts the following payment methods in stores:

8. Harris Teeter

Harris Teeter stores accept the payment methods below:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Harris Teeter gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT

9. H-E-B

The following payment methods are accepted at H-E-B stores:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
H-E-B gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT

10. Hy-Vee

Hy-Vee accepts the following payment methods in stores:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Hy-Vee gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT
Apple Pay

11. Kroger

Kroger stores accept the payment methods below:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Kroger gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT
Kroger Pay

12. Meijer

Below are the accepted payment methods at Meijer stores:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Meijer gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Samsung Pay

13. Publix

Publix stores accept the following payment methods:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Publix gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Samsung Pay

14. Safeway

Below are the accepted payment methods at Safeway stores:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Safeway gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT
Albertsons Pay
Apple Pay
Google Pay

15. Sam’s Club

Sam’s Club accepts the following payment methods in warehouses:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Sam’s Club gift cards
Walmart gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT

16. ShopRite

ShopRite stores accept the payment methods below:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
ShopRite gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Samsung Pay

17. Stop & Shop

Below are the accepted payment methods at Stop & Shop stores:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Stop and Shop gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Samsung Pay

18. Target

Target accepts the following payment methods in stores:

19. Walmart

Walmart stores accept the following payment methods:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Walmart gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT
Walmart Pay

20. Wegmans

Below are the payment methods accepted at Wegmans’ stores:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Wegmans gift cards
Personal Checks
EBT
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Samsung Pay

21. Whole Foods

Whole Foods accept the following payment methods in stores:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Cash
Whole Foods gift cards
EBT
Apple Pay
Google Pay

Top 5 Grocery Delivery Services and the Accepted Payment Methods

The demand for online grocery shopping increased significantly in the past few years. Grocery delivery services like Instacart and Shipt are servicing many customers across the U.S and have their own policies on what type of payment methods they accept.

Given that payment transactions are happening online, traditional payment methods like cash and checks are not accepted. However, some grocery delivery services accept PayPal, which is an additional convenience for those who have PayPal accounts.

I wrote a separate article on how to use PayPal to buy groceries. You should check out that article if you’re interested in finding out more about this topic.

Below, you can find the accepted payment methods for the most popular grocery delivery services.

1. Amazon

Amazon accepts the following payment methods for grocery orders:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Amazon gift cards
EBT

2. Instacart

Instacart accepts the payment methods below on the website or the app:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
EBT ( Select retailers)
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Instacart gift cards

3. Shipt

Below are the payment methods that Shipt accepts:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
Apple Pay

4. FreshDirect

FreshDirect accepts the payment methods below:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
EBT ( only in N.Y.)
PayPal

5. Thrive Market

Thrive Market accepts the following payment methods:

Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Debit Cards
PayPal
Apple Pay
Google Pay

Conclusion

So there you have it – the accepted payment methods at the top 21 grocery stores and the most popular grocery delivery services.

Contactless payment options like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay gained popularity among consumers, and many grocery stores adopted this technology over the past few years. I expect to see more grocery stores rolling out mobile payment systems in the future.

Some grocery stores also created their own mobile wallets. Albertsons Pay, Kroger Pay, and Walmart Pay are examples of that.

It makes sense for the big grocery chains to develop their own mobile wallets and integrate them into their apps. It helps them keep customers in their ecosystem and potentially save on transactional costs.

To learn more ways of paying for your groceries, check out the articles below:

Related Articles:

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What Grocery Stores Take Apple Pay? (And How to Use It)

Does Costco Take EBT? (Yes, Here’s What You Need to Know)

Does Costco Take Apple Pay? (In Clubs, Online and Gas Stations)

Can You Buy Groceries Online With EBT? (Yes, Here’s Where)

21 Grocery Stores and the Accepted Payment Methods (2024)

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