What payment methods does Smith's Food and Drug accept?
The short answer: Smith's Food and Drug 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 Smith's Food and Drug documentation.
Accepted at Smith's Food and Drug
- Apple Pay (in store △, self-checkout △)Accepted at many Smith's stores where contactless/NFC terminals are enabled, including self-checkout lanes; availability varies by store. Not supported for online checkout or in the app.
- Google Pay (in store △, self-checkout △)Accepted at many Smith's stores where contactless/NFC terminals are enabled, including self-checkout lanes; availability varies by store. Not supported for online checkout or in the app.
- ✓ EBT / SNAP
- ✓ Gift cards
- ✓ Cash (in store, self-checkout only)
- ✓ Checks (in store only)
Payment methods at Smith's Food and Drug
| 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 | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Smith's Food and Drug documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Smith's Food and Drug — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Accepted at many Smith's stores where contactless/NFC terminals are enabled, including self-checkout lanes; availability varies by store.
Source: macobserver.com
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Google Pay? Secondary source
Smith's Food and Drug — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Accepted at many Smith's stores where contactless/NFC terminals are enabled, including self-checkout lanes; availability varies by store.
Source: watcher.guru
Does Smith's Food and Drug take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Smith's Food and Drug accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Smith's Food and Drug accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Smith's Food and Drug accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Smith's Food and Drug accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Smith's Food and Drug accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Smith's Food and Drug accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take EBT / SNAP? Secondary source
Smith's Food and Drug — yes everywhere. SNAP EBT accepted in-store, at self-checkout, and for online pickup/delivery orders and in the app across Kroger banners.
Source: frysfood.com
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Gift cards? Secondary source
Smith's Food and Drug — yes everywhere. Smith's gift cards accepted in-store, at self-checkout, online, and in the app.
Source: site.joinkudos.com
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Cash? Secondary source
Smith's Food and Drug — yes: in store, self-checkout. Cash is accepted in-store, including at self-checkout.
Source: site.joinkudos.com
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Checks? Secondary source
Smith's Food and Drug — yes: in store. Personal checks are accepted at staffed checkouts with valid ID; not accepted at self-checkout.
Source: watcher.guru
Sources
- MacObserver - Does Kroger take Apple Pay? (macobserver.com)
- KnowYourMobile - USA retailers that support Apple Pay (2026) (knowyourmobile.com)
- Watcher.Guru - Does Kroger take Google Pay? (watcher.guru)
- Fry's Food Stores - SNAP EBT for pickup and delivery (frysfood.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Apple Pay?
Smith's Food and Drug — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Accepted at many Smith's stores where contactless/NFC terminals are enabled, including self-checkout lanes; availability varies by store.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Google Pay?
Smith's Food and Drug — with conditions: in store, self-checkout. Accepted at many Smith's stores where contactless/NFC terminals are enabled, including self-checkout lanes; availability varies by store.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Smith's Food and Drug accepts PayPal.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Smith's Food and Drug accepts Venmo.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Smith's Food and Drug accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Smith's Food and Drug accepts Klarna.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Smith's Food and Drug accepts Afterpay.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Smith's Food and Drug accepts Affirm.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take EBT / SNAP?
Smith's Food and Drug — yes everywhere. SNAP EBT accepted in-store, at self-checkout, and for online pickup/delivery orders and in the app across Kroger banners.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Gift cards?
Smith's Food and Drug — yes everywhere. Smith's gift cards accepted in-store, at self-checkout, online, and in the app.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Cash?
Smith's Food and Drug — yes: in store, self-checkout. Cash is accepted in-store, including at self-checkout.
Does Smith's Food and Drug take Checks?
Smith's Food and Drug — yes: in store. Personal checks are accepted at staffed checkouts with valid ID; not accepted at self-checkout.
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