Does Aldi take Apple Pay? (2025 guide)

Aldi is the go-to store for many who order groceries online (using Instacart) or shop in-store at its various locations. The store’s popularity is due to its hard-to-beat retail prices on groceries and household items.

On the flip side, the acceptance of Apple Pay as a payment method for online and in-store shopping has been rapid. Hence, I’ve been seeing questions like: does Aldi accept Apple Pay?

If you’re reading this piece, it means you seek answers too. In this guide, I’ll answer all your queries about Aldi’s payment mode and how to use Apple Pay atAldi. Keep reading!

Does Aldi accept Apple Pay?

Yes, Aldi accepts Apple Pay. The store prioritizes a seamless and efficient customer shopping experience and has supported contactless payments like Apple Pay since 2018.

However, it’s important to note that many customers on Reddit have complained that Instacart cards do not work with Apple Pay when used at Aldi’s terminals.

How to use Apple Pay at Aldi

You can use Apple Pay at Aldi stores to make payments, whether you choose self-checkout or traditional cashier-assisted checkout. It’s usually effortless, and I’ll guide you through the process below. Make sure you have already set up Apple Pay and follow the steps to use it at Aldi.

Open the Wallet app on your iPhone or Apple Watch.
Select the card you want to use to pay at the Aldi store. Note that Instacards are not currently accepted.
Move your iPhone or Apple Watch to Aldi’s payment terminal or NFC card reader.
You get a prompt to authenticate the payment with your Touch ID, Face ID, or passcode.
Finally, keep your iPhone or Apple Watch on the NFC card reader or terminal at Aldi until the payment reads Done on your device.

Does Aldi take Apple Pay for Instacart?

On the Instacart delivery app, you can check out your Aldi orders with Apple Pay. However, you cannot use your Instacard card as the payment option when paying with Apple Pay at Aldi stores. Here’s how to pay for your Aldi orders:

Head to Instacart on your browser or its app.
Select Aldi as your retailer and find the grocery items you want to shop.
Proceed to the checkout page and select Apple Pay as your preferred payment method.
Finally, check out and authenticate your payment with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode.

What other Payment methods does Aldi accept?

Apart from accepting contactless payment methods like Apple Pay and Google Pay, Aldi allows customers to use other payment methods. According to its FAQs page, Aldi accepts cash, most debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), SNAP, and Link cards. However, the store does not currently accept checks or WIC benefits.

Happy shopping…

Aldi accepts Apple Pay for in-store checkout. This method speeds up the checkout process and can be handy if you forget your card and need to pick up a few grocery items. To use Apple Pay, ensure you’ve linked your card to the Wallet app on your phone beforehand and use the steps I discuss to make your payments.

FAQs

Which Aldi stores accept Apple Pay outside of the USA?

Aldi stores accept Apple Pay everywhere except in regions where it isn’t fully supported. For instance, using Apple Pay at Aldi stores in China might be limited.

What should I do if my Apple Pay transaction at Aldi fails?

If your Apple Pay transaction fails at Apple, the following are the quick solutions I find helpful. You should confirm if your card is supported at Aldi, try a new card, and ensure the card has sufficient funds. If the issue persists, contact your card issuer or Apple support.

Can I use Apple Pay when ordering online at Aldi?

Aldi only accepts Apple Pay in-store. However, you can also use it to pay for online Aldi orders via Instacart.

Does Aldi take Google Pay?

Yes, Aldi accepts Google Pay. The store accepts contactless payment including Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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