Does ALDI Accept American Express?

Yes, ALDI accepts American Express. ALDI began accepting American Express at its U.S. stores on March 1, 2016, when it added American Express along with other major credit cards.

If you shop at an ALDI that accepts American Express, you can use your American Express Card to pay for eligible purchases at checkout.

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Does ALDI Accept American Express In Stores?

Yes. ALDI accepts American Express Cards at its stores. ALDI lists American Express alongside Visa, Mastercard, and Discover among the credit cards it accepts.

ALDI also accepts other payment methods at its stores, including cash, most debit cards, EBT, SNAP, and contactless payments such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Does Every ALDI Accept American Express?

Not necessarily. ALDI currently lists American Express as an accepted form of payment, but it also notes that American Express acceptance may not be available at all stores.

This is worth knowing if you are planning to use an American Express Card at a particular ALDI. ALDI recommends using its store locator to check the payment options for your local store before you shop.

Can I Use American Express for ALDI Online Orders?

ALDI's website and mobile app use Instacart for delivery and curbside pickup orders. ALDI states that Instacart accepts all major U.S. and Canadian credit and debit cards for these orders.

This means an American Express Card can be used as a credit-card payment method for eligible ALDI online orders processed through Instacart.

Once an online order has been placed, ALDI states that the payment method cannot be changed.

What Other Payment Methods Does ALDI Accept?

ALDI accepts several payment methods at its stores, including:

• American Express
• Visa
• Mastercard
• Discover
• Cash
• Most debit cards
• EBT and SNAP
• Apple Pay
• Google Pay

ALDI states that it does not currently accept checks or WIC benefits at its stores.

Can I Use American Express Through a Digital Wallet at ALDI?

ALDI accepts contactless payments such as Apple Pay and Google Pay at its stores. American Express also supports eligible Cards through digital wallets.

If you have added your American Express Card to a supported digital wallet, you can use the wallet where contactless payment is available.

Where Else Can I Use American Express?

ALDI is one of many major retailers that accepts American Express. If you want to check another store or business, our American Express Accepted Locations guide explains how to find businesses that accept Amex.

You can also use the official American Express Maps tool to search for qualifying businesses by name or location.

Considering an American Express Card?

If you are researching American Express acceptance because you are deciding whether an American Express Card is right for you, you can also view our American Express credit card offers to compare the Cards currently available.

Bottom Line

Yes, ALDI accepts American Express Cards at its stores. American Express is listed among ALDI's accepted credit cards, and ALDI also accepts several other payment methods.

For ALDI online orders, payment is handled through Instacart, which accepts major U.S. and Canadian credit and debit cards.