Apple Pay is a quick and handy way to pay, especially if you’ve forgotten your wallet. Although most places take Apple Pay nowadays, it can be hard to know for sure whether this method of payment is acceptable everywhere. So, does Safeway take Apple Pay?
Safeway accepts Apple Pay for in-store purchases, but not for online delivery and in-store pickup orders. Depending on the individual location’s policies, you can get Apple Pay cash back in some Safeway stores. Both iPhones and Apple Watches can be used for Apple Pay at Safeway, and you can also use Safeway’s app as a form of mobile payment.
This article will explain how to use Apple Pay at Safeway and talk about other accepted payment methods. We’ll also mention some of the other stores that accept Apple Pay.
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Does Safeway Take Apple Pay?
Safeway takes Apple Pay for in-store purchases. In October of 2017, Safeway announced that all of its locations were officially accepting Apple Pay.
Apple Pay can only be used for Safeway purchases that are made in-store. You cannot use Apple Pay when paying for in-store pickup online. Safeway does not take Apple Pay for delivery purchases, either.
How Do I Use Apple Pay At Safeway?
You can use your iPhone or Apple Watch to pay using Apple Pay at Safeway.
To pay with your iPhone using your default card, double-click the side button if your device has Face ID or the Home Button for Touch ID.
Place your iPhone over the contactless reader at the Safeway terminal and hold it there until the word “Done” and a checkmark pop up on the screen.
If you want to use a different card, tap on the default card to open the card list. Select the desired card by tapping on it and insert the required information to authenticate yourself.
To pay with your Apple Watch, double-click the side button to open your default card and place the display near the contactless reader. The payment is done when you hear a beep and feel a gentle tap from your watch.
To select a different card, tap on the display and scroll down to choose your desired payment option.
Does Safeway Give Apple Pay Cash Back?
Some Safeway stores give Apple Pay cash back, and others do not. Every Safeway store is individually managed, and some locations do not give cash back for any purchase, regardless of the form of payment.
Still, most locations that accept Apple Pay can give customers cash back. The only stipulations are that the store must have a cash back policy, and the customer’s Apple Pay account needs to be linked to a debit card.
To know for sure whether a specific Safeway location gives Apple Pay cash back, we recommend calling the store or asking a manager in person.
What Payment Methods Does Safeway Accept?
Safeway accepts credit cards from Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover for in-store purchases. It also takes most bank-issued debit cards, SNAP EBT, and EBT Cash payment cards.
Other acceptable in-store payment options include Apple Pay, personal checks, gift cards, cash, the Safeway for U card, and other charge accounts.
Payment options are slightly different for online orders. Safeway accepts Visa and MasterCard debit and credit cards from most banks, as well as Discover and American Express credit cards for online purchases.
Some locations will also accept SNAP EBT and EBT Cash payment cards for online orders.
Payment methods that aren’t accepted for online orders include gift cards, cash, personal checks, other charge accounts, and Safeway Pay.
Does Safeway Do Mobile Pay?
Safeway accepts mobile pay through Apple Pay and its Safeway Scan & Pay App.
Mobile Pay With Apple Pay
You can use your iPhone or Apple Watch to pay with Apple Pay, following the steps described above.
Mobile Pay With The Safeway Scan & Pay App
The Safeway Scan & Pay app is a handy tool that allows you to check prices and check out on your phone. You must have a subscription to the app or be an invited customer to use these features.
Paying with the app is simple. Start by scanning the products you’d like to buy, and bag them as you shop. You’ll be able to see your subtotal throughout your shopping trip.
Next, use the in-app payment feature to pay for groceries directly from your smartphone. This allows you to pay and check out without having to wait in line at the register.
Your receipt history will be saved in the app, and you can also send your receipts to your email inbox. When you’re done shopping, show your receipt at the self-checkout.
What Other Stores Accept Apple Pay?
As of 2022, more than 90% of retailers accept Apple Pay. Some of these retailers include:
- Safeway
- 7-Eleven
- McDonald’s
- Dunkin Donuts
- Best Buy
- Bloomingdales
- Disney
- Petco
- Costco
- GameStop
- KFC
- Jamba Juice
- Kohl’s
- Lucky
- Publix
- Office Depot
- Staples
- Trader Joe’s
- Walgreens
- Whole Foods
- CVS
- Target
- Taco Bell
You can also use Apple Pay in other retail stores, grocery stores, gas stations, and restaurants. Aside from traditional retailers, transit systems, ballparks, nonprofits, universities, Bitcoin payment providers, and some ATMs accept Apple Pay as well.
Conclusion
You can use Apple Pay in-store at Safeway, using your iPhone or Apple Watch to complete the purchase. However, this payment method isn’t accepted if you’re making an online order for pickup or delivery.
You may be able to get Apple Pay cash back depending on the Safeway location you visit.
Another form of mobile payment accepted at Safeway stores is the Safeway Scan & Pay app.