Does Safeway accept Apple Pay? (all you need to know)
A very popular method of payment these days is through smartphone wallet apps. Consumers can add their debit/credit card to their iPhone and pay using the tap option on the debit machine.
If you’re a Safeway customer, you might be wondering if they accept Apple Pay as a valid payment method. If so, keep reading this article for more useful information on the subject.
Does Safeway accept Apple Pay?
Safeway accepts Apple Pay as a valid payment method at all US and Canadian stores. However, Apple Pay and other digital wallets cannot be used for online Safeway pickup or delivery orders. Additionally, Apple Pay is not accepted for pickup and delivery orders on the Safeway app.
If you want to learn more about getting cash back at Safeway with Apple Pay, other payment options from Safeway, and more, keep reading!
Can I get cash back using Apple Pay at Safeway?
Most stores that accept Apple Pay can offer their customers cash back as long as their Apple Pay account is linked to a debit card and the store itself offers cash back according to the policy.
Depending on the Safeway location, some Safeway stores are able to cash back with Apple Pay, while others are not.
Because each Safeway is managed individually, some locations do not allow cash back on any purchases and payments of any kind, including Apple.
Therefore, customers are advised to verify by calling the Help Desk or asking in person if their local Safeway store offers cash back for Apple Pay.
Does Safeway accept Apple Pay for online orders?
Safeway’s online stores, including Safeway.com and Safeway.ca, do not currently have the option to use Apple Pay or any other electronic wallet.
Customers paying online for grocery pickup or delivery can use a Mastercard debit/credit card, Visa credit/debit card, American Express or Discover.
This also applies to the Safeway app for pickup and delivery orders, as there is no in-app option to use a digital wallet.
Does Safeway accept Apple Pay in Canada?
According to Safeway’s social media, all store locations in Canada accept Apple Pay, as all stores use debit terminals that accept NFC payments.
However, Canadian customers should keep in mind that this only applies to in-store purchases.
What payment methods does Safeway accept?
For online purchases, Safeway customers can use a Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover debit or credit card. They can also use SNAP EBT if they choose the “Pickup” option.
For in-store purchases, customers can use Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, SNAP EBT, cash, Safeway coupons, and digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Which grocery stores accept Apple Pay?
In addition to Safeway, some grocery stores in the U.S. and Canada currently accept Apple Pay, as long as their stores use debit machines that accept taps.
These are listed below:
Canada:
- costco
- shopper pharmacy
- save food
- real canadian supermarket
- no frills
- Walmart
- cooperative
U.S:
- bj’s
- Gem – Osco
- Major
- shopper
- trader joe’s
- walgreens
- Whole Foods
Note that other grocery stores in Canada and the US not listed here may accept Apple Pay. It depends on whether their store uses easy-click debit machines.
Also, unless stated otherwise on their website, the aforementioned stores may not have easy-to-click debit machines at every individual store location.
To learn more, you can also read our related articles on whether Safeway accepts EBT, whether Safeway cashes checks, and whether Safeway prices match.
in conclusion
All Safeway stores in Canada and the US accept Apple Pay. Apple Pay and other digital wallets can only be used for in-store purchases as there is no option to use digital/e-wallets on their website and Safeway app.
Customers using the Safeway pickup/delivery service can pay with debit/credit cards from Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. SNAP EBT is also available for those using the pickup option.
