What payment methods does Fred Meyer accept?
The short answer: Fred Meyer accepts EBT / SNAP, Gift cards, Cash (in store, at self-checkout), and Checks (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store △, at self-checkout △) and Google Pay (in store △, at self-checkout △) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes PayPal, Venmo, Cash App Pay, and Klarna, and 2 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Fred Meyer documentation.
Accepted at Fred Meyer
- Apple Pay (in store △, self-checkout △)Apple Pay is accepted at Fred Meyer stores with contactless terminals following Kroger's NFC rollout; availability can vary by location/terminal generation (older sources pre-rollout report no acceptance). Not supported in the Fred Meyer app, which uses Kroger Pay instead.
- Google Pay (in store △, self-checkout △)Google Pay is accepted at Fred Meyer stores with contactless terminals following Kroger's NFC rollout; availability can vary by location/terminal generation.
- ✓ EBT / SNAP
- ✓ Gift cards
- ✓ Cash (in store, self-checkout only)
- ✓ Checks (in store only)
Payment methods at Fred Meyer
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | △ Conditional | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Google Pay | △ Conditional | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Fred Meyer documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Fred Meyer take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Fred Meyer — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Apple Pay is accepted at Fred Meyer stores with contactless terminals following Kroger's NFC rollout; availability can vary by location/terminal generation (older sources pre-rollout report no acceptance).
Source: knowyourmobile.com
Does Fred Meyer take Google Pay? Secondary source
Fred Meyer — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Google Pay is accepted at Fred Meyer stores with contactless terminals following Kroger's NFC rollout; availability can vary by location/terminal generation.
Source: allaboutcareers.com
Does Fred Meyer take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Fred Meyer accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Fred Meyer take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Fred Meyer accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Fred Meyer take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Fred Meyer accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Fred Meyer take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Fred Meyer accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Fred Meyer take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Fred Meyer accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Fred Meyer take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Fred Meyer accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Fred Meyer take EBT / SNAP? Secondary source
Fred Meyer — yes everywhere. SNAP EBT cards are accepted in-store, at self-checkout, and for online grocery orders on eligible items.
Source: tipwho.com
Does Fred Meyer take Gift cards? Secondary source
Fred Meyer — yes everywhere. Fred Meyer/Kroger gift cards are accepted in-store, at self-checkout, and for online/app orders.
Source: tipwho.com
Does Fred Meyer take Cash? Secondary source
Fred Meyer — yes: in store, self-checkout. Cash is accepted in-store and at self-checkout.
Source: tipwho.com
Does Fred Meyer take Checks? Secondary source
Fred Meyer — yes: in store. Local personal checks are accepted in-store (government-issued photo ID may be required).
Source: lifechurchleeds.com
Sources
- KnowYourMobile - US retailers that support Apple Pay (2026; Kroger brands incl. Fred Meyer) (knowyourmobile.com)
- TipWho - Does Fred Meyer Take Apple Pay? (accepted payment methods) (tipwho.com)
- AllAboutCareers - Does Fred Meyer Take Apple Pay? (Kroger Pay, NFC) (allaboutcareers.com)
- lifechurchleeds - Fred Meyer payment methods (checks, gift cards) (lifechurchleeds.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Fred Meyer take Apple Pay?
Fred Meyer — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Apple Pay is accepted at Fred Meyer stores with contactless terminals following Kroger's NFC rollout; availability can vary by location/terminal generation (older sources pre-rollout report no acceptance).
Does Fred Meyer take Google Pay?
Fred Meyer — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Google Pay is accepted at Fred Meyer stores with contactless terminals following Kroger's NFC rollout; availability can vary by location/terminal generation.
Does Fred Meyer take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Fred Meyer accepts PayPal.
Does Fred Meyer take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Fred Meyer accepts Venmo.
Does Fred Meyer take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Fred Meyer accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Fred Meyer take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Fred Meyer accepts Klarna.
Does Fred Meyer take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Fred Meyer accepts Afterpay.
Does Fred Meyer take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Fred Meyer accepts Affirm.
Does Fred Meyer take EBT / SNAP?
Fred Meyer — yes everywhere. SNAP EBT cards are accepted in-store, at self-checkout, and for online grocery orders on eligible items.
Does Fred Meyer take Gift cards?
Fred Meyer — yes everywhere. Fred Meyer/Kroger gift cards are accepted in-store, at self-checkout, and for online/app orders.
Does Fred Meyer take Cash?
Fred Meyer — yes: in store, self-checkout. Cash is accepted in-store and at self-checkout.
Does Fred Meyer take Checks?
Fred Meyer — yes: in store. Local personal checks are accepted in-store (government-issued photo ID may be required).
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Fred Meyer's official documentation.