Nowadays, a very popular form of payment is through smartphone wallet apps. Consumers can add their debit/credit cards to their iPhones and pay using the tap option on a debit machine.
If you’re a Safeway customer, you may wonder if they accept Apple Pay as a valid form of tender. If so, continue reading through this article for more helpful information on this topic.
Does Safeway Take Apple Pay?
Safeway accepts Apple Pay as a valid payment method at all US and Canadian stores. However, Apple Pay and other electronic wallets cannot be used for online Safeway orders for pickup or delivery. Additionally, Apple Pay is not accepted for pickup and delivery orders on the Safeway app.
If you’d like to learn more about getting cash back at Safeway using Apple Pay, which other forms of payment Safeway offers, and more, continue reading!
Can I Get Cashback With Apple Pay At Safeway?
Most stores that accept Apple Pay will be able to give their customers cash back as long as their Apple Pay account is linked to a debit card and if the store itself offers cash back on the policy.
According to various Safeway locations, some Safeway stores are able to give cash back from Apple Pay, while others are not.
As each Safeway is individually managed, some locations are not allowed to give cash back for any purchase and with any form of payment, including Apple.
Therefore, it’s recommended that customers check with their local Safeway store by calling the help desk or asking in person if they offer cash back for Apple Pay.
Does Safeway Take Apple Pay For Online Orders?
Safeway’s online store (both Safeway.com and Safeway.ca) does not currently have the option for using Apple Pay or any other electronic wallet.
Customers paying for their groceries online for pickup or delivery may use Mastercard Debit/Credit, Visa Credit/Debit, American Express, or Discover.
This also applies to the Safeway app for pickup and delivery orders, as there is no in-app option for using a digital wallet.
Does Safeway Take 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 remember that this applies to in-store purchases only.
What Forms Of Payment Does Safeway Take?
For online purchases, Safeway customers can use debit or credit cards under Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover. They may also use SNAP EBT if they select the “pick-up” option.
For in-store purchases, customers may use Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, SNAP EBT, cash, Safeway coupons, and electronic wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Which Grocery Stores Take Apple Pay?
In addition to Safeway, a number of grocery stores in the United States and Canada currently accept Apple Pay, as long as their store uses debit machines that accept tap.
These are listed as follows:
Canada:
- Costco
- Shoppers Drug Mart
- Save On Foods
- Real Canadian Superstore
- No Frills
- Walmart Superstore
- Co-op
United States:
- BJ’s
- Jewel-Osco
- Meijer
- Shoppers
- Trader Joe’s
- Walgreens
- Whole Foods Market
It should be noted that other grocery stores in Canada and the US not listed here may accept Apple Pay. This depends on whether or not their store uses a tap-friendly debit machine.
Additionally, the above-mentioned stores may not have tap-friendly debit machines at every individual store location, unless their website otherwise specifies.
To learn more, you may also read our related articles on whether or not Safeway takes EBT, if Safeway cashes checks, and if Safeway price matches.
Conclusion
All Safeway store locations in Canada and the United States accept Apple Pay. Apple Pay and other digital wallets can only be used for in-store purchases, as their website and the Safeway app does not have the option to use a digital/electronic wallet.
Customers using the Safeway pickup/delivery order service may pay with debit/credit cards under Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. SNAP EBT is also available for those using the pick-up option.
