Does Safeway accept EBT?
- In store: Yes
- Online: Yes
- Pickup: Yes
- Delivery: Partly
- Hot prepared food: No
Safeway says you swipe or insert your EBT card and enter your PIN at the register. SNAP pays for eligible items, and the rest goes on a second payment method such as cash, credit or debit. Your remaining SNAP balance prints on the receipt.
Verified November 4, 2026Next check December 4, 20261 source
Where you can use EBT
| Way to shop | EBT? | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| In store | Yes | Safeway says you swipe or insert your EBT card and enter your PIN at the register. SNAP pays for eligible items, and the rest goes on a second payment method such as cash, credit or debit. Your remaining SNAP balance prints on the receipt. | [1] |
| Online | Yes | Safeway takes SNAP EBT for online orders on its website and app, for both delivery and Drive Up & Go pickup wherever Safeway offers those services. You add your card at checkout, choose how much SNAP to apply, and add a backup payment method for non-eligible items and fees. Whether EBT Cash works online depends on your state. | [1] |
| Pickup | Yes | Safeway says SNAP EBT works for Drive Up & Go pickup orders wherever the service is offered. | [1] |
| Delivery | Partly | SNAP EBT can pay for eligible food on delivery orders. It cannot pay delivery fees, service fees or tips, which go on your backup payment method. Safeway says this is a federal rule. | [1] |
| Cafe / food court | Not yet verified | We have not verified this against a primary source yet. | |
| Hot prepared food | No | Safeway says hot food sold ready to eat, such as rotisserie chicken from the warmer, hot soup or hot coffee, is not SNAP-eligible. Cold prepared items such as pre-made sandwiches are eligible. | [1] |
Good to know
- For items sold by weight, such as produce, Safeway temporarily adds a 10% surcharge to the EBT charge at checkout, and any overage is refunded to the card after weighing. WIC works in store only, not online. Safeway is part of Albertsons Companies, which runs its own page on online SNAP EBT at safeway.com/EBTonline. [1]
Where USDA lists Safeway for online EBT
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Maryland
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Oregon
- South Dakota
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wyoming
Sources
- 1. Safeway: How to Use SNAP EBT at Safeway (in-store, online, and Drive Up & Go), published March 31, 2026, updated April 7, 2026Checked November 4, 2026
EBT rules depend on your state. For decisions about your benefits, contact your state SNAP agency.