Yes, Safeway is one of the major grocers that accept Apple Pay for both online and in-store payments, along with others like PayPal and Google Pay.
That being said, let's get into using Apple Pay for making payments at Safeway.
How to Use Apple Pay at Safeway Stores
Tap to pay is the new, modern way to make payments, and if you're shopping for groceries or fresh produce at places like Safeway, having a digital wallet like Apple Pay set up can come in really handy.
I assume you already have Apple Pay set up on your iOS device (it can be on iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch) since it's a prerequisite.
It is very easy to set up Apple Pay on your iPhone: all you need to do is go to your device settings, then select the "Wallet" option, and from there, follow the prompts to set it up (which is adding a funding source to the Wallet.
Now let's see how you can use Apple Pay to make payments at Safeway stores or online.
Using Apple Pay for Online Safeway Payments
Safeway accepts Apple Pay payments for your online orders. The best part is, you don't even need to add it to your account because you'll see the Apple Pay option at checkout.
So, to use Apple Pay for online payments at Safeway:
- Shop Safeway offerings as you'd normally do, then proceed to the checkout.
- At the checkout, enter your delivery address and select Apple Pay as the payment method (then follow the prompts to set it up if you haven't done so yet).
- Finally, make the payment by verifying with your Touch or Face ID, and there you go.
After you complete the payment, you'll receive a confirmation from Safeway and a blip from Apple Pay confirming that your payment has been made.
Using Apple Pay for Safeway in-Store Payments
The steps to using Apple Pay for in-store payments at Safeway are way different from what we've seen above, since the entire process relies on scanning a QR code.
Supported Apple Pay devices are equipped with NFC chips that aid in scanning the QR code to complete the payment.
The process is typically as follows:
- Go to your local Safeway store and shop for what you came for.
- Once you're done, get to the checkout counter or cashier and look for any Apple Pay QR code. If you don't see the code to scan, ask them to show you the Apple Pay QR code to scan.
- Next, just open your iPhone camera and scan the code or simply scan the code from Apple Pay.
- Confirm the payment with your Touch or Face ID, and you should be good to go.
Once you've made the payment, let the cashier confirm they've received it before you can take your leave.
Why isn't Safeway Accepting my Apple Pay Payment?
If Safeway isn't accepting your Apple Pay payment, it's probably due to an issue from your end. Maybe the balance on the funding source isn't sufficient, or there's a linking issue between your bank and Apple Pay.
All these can make your payment not go through well, and at times, even technical issues like network issues can be the cause.
If you've checked all of these and none seem to be the issue, then I recommend that you reach out to Safeway through the number 1-866-392-9517, which happens to be their support number for calls available from Sunday through Saturday, 5am to 9pm PST.
Final Thoughts
Apple Pay has rapidly integrated the grocery sector alongside others to facilitate the way we make payments through our smart devices (tap to pay).
Safeway is one of those grocery stores that saw this value in the payment giant and proudly accepts Apple Pay both online and at its local stores, this way, even if you forget your wallet while going for grocery shopping, you can always pay with the funds in your digital wallet without hassle.
