What payment methods does Grocery Outlet accept?
The short answer: Grocery Outlet accepts EBT / SNAP (in store), Gift cards (in store, at self-checkout), and Cash (in store, at self-checkout); accepts Apple Pay (in store △, at self-checkout △), Google Pay (in store △, at self-checkout △), and Checks (in store △) 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 Grocery Outlet documentation.
Accepted at Grocery Outlet
- Apple Pay (in store △, self-checkout △)Apple Pay accepted for in-store purchases; support may vary since Grocery Outlet stores are independently operated.
- Google Pay (in store △, self-checkout △)Google Pay accepted for in-store purchases; support may vary since Grocery Outlet stores are independently operated.
- ✓ EBT / SNAP (in store only)
- ✓ Gift cards (in store, self-checkout only)
- ✓ Cash (in store, self-checkout only)
- Checks (in store △)Personal checks are accepted at some Grocery Outlet locations; confirm with the local store.
Payment methods at Grocery Outlet
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | △ Conditional | △ Conditional | – N/A | – N/A |
| Google Pay | △ Conditional | △ Conditional | – N/A | – N/A |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A |
| Klarna | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A |
| Afterpay | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A |
| EBT / SNAP | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | – N/A |
| Gift cards | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A |
| Cash | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Grocery Outlet documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Grocery Outlet take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Grocery Outlet — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Apple Pay accepted for in-store purchases; support may vary since Grocery Outlet stores are independently operated.
Source: supermoney.com
Does Grocery Outlet take Google Pay? Secondary source
Grocery Outlet — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Google Pay accepted for in-store purchases; support may vary since Grocery Outlet stores are independently operated.
Source: supermoney.com
Does Grocery Outlet take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Grocery Outlet accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Grocery Outlet take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Grocery Outlet accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Grocery Outlet take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Grocery Outlet accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Grocery Outlet take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Grocery Outlet accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Grocery Outlet take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Grocery Outlet accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Grocery Outlet take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Grocery Outlet accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Grocery Outlet take EBT / SNAP? Secondary source
Grocery Outlet — yes: in store. EBT accepted at all Grocery Outlet stores.
Source: fastfoodjustice.org
Does Grocery Outlet take Gift cards? Secondary source
Grocery Outlet — yes: in store, self-checkout. Grocery Outlet gift cards are accepted in-store.
Source: supermoney.com
Does Grocery Outlet take Cash? Secondary source
Grocery Outlet — yes: in store, self-checkout. Cash is accepted in-store, including self-checkout.
Source: supermoney.com
Does Grocery Outlet take Checks? Secondary source
Grocery Outlet — with conditions: in store. Personal checks are accepted at some Grocery Outlet locations; confirm with the local store.
Source: gbtimes.com
Sources
- SuperMoney - Does Grocery Outlet Take Apple Pay or Google Pay (supermoney.com)
- Fast Food Justice - Does Grocery Outlet Accept EBT (fastfoodjustice.org)
- GB Times - Does Grocery Outlet take Apple Pay (gbtimes.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Grocery Outlet take Apple Pay?
Grocery Outlet — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Apple Pay accepted for in-store purchases; support may vary since Grocery Outlet stores are independently operated.
Does Grocery Outlet take Google Pay?
Grocery Outlet — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Google Pay accepted for in-store purchases; support may vary since Grocery Outlet stores are independently operated.
Does Grocery Outlet take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Grocery Outlet accepts PayPal.
Does Grocery Outlet take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Grocery Outlet accepts Venmo.
Does Grocery Outlet take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Grocery Outlet accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Grocery Outlet take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Grocery Outlet accepts Klarna.
Does Grocery Outlet take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Grocery Outlet accepts Afterpay.
Does Grocery Outlet take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Grocery Outlet accepts Affirm.
Does Grocery Outlet take EBT / SNAP?
Grocery Outlet — yes: in store. EBT accepted at all Grocery Outlet stores.
Does Grocery Outlet take Gift cards?
Grocery Outlet — yes: in store, self-checkout. Grocery Outlet gift cards are accepted in-store.
Does Grocery Outlet take Cash?
Grocery Outlet — yes: in store, self-checkout. Cash is accepted in-store, including self-checkout.
Does Grocery Outlet take Checks?
Grocery Outlet — with conditions: in store. Personal checks are accepted at some Grocery Outlet locations; confirm with the local store.
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Grocery Outlet's official documentation.