Costco is the only major grocery store that doesn’t accept American Express credit cards at the moment. However, some smaller grocery store chains and independent merchants may also not accept American Express. So, it's better to check with these retailers beforehand if you plan to use an Amex card to pay for groceries at their stores.
Popular Grocery Stores that Accept American Express
- ALDI
- Meijer
- ShopRite
- Trader Joe’s
- Vons
- Whole Foods
- Winn-Dixie
If your favorite grocery store takes American Express cards, you could earn bonus rewards for grocery purchases, depending on which Amex card you use. One of the best credit cards to use at grocery stores is the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express. This card gives 6% cash back on U.S. grocery store purchases, up to $6,000 spent each year, and 1% cash back after that (cash back is received as rewards dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit or at Amazon.com checkout).
If you’re not loyal to American Express, you can also check out our editors’ latest picks for the best credit cards for groceries to weigh your options.
This answer was last updated on 01/08/24 and it was first published on 09/14/22. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.
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Do grocery stores take American Express?
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Be aware, though, that some smaller grocery store chains and independent merchants may not take American Express cards. So, check with these retailers beforehand if you plan to use an Amex card to pay for groceries at their stores. Costco is one major...
Does Kroger accept American Express?
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Does Walmart accept American Express?
Yes, Walmart does accept American Express credit cards, debit cards and gift cards. In addition to American Express cards, Walmart accepts cards from the three other major card networks.
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