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