Does Walgreens take EBT?
Yes, Walgreens takes EBT but only at select stores. If you get SNAP benefits or Summer EBT, also called SUN Bucks, you can use your EBT card to shop for eligible items at Walgreens.
Walgreens recommends that you call your local store and ask about using EBT as a payment method. You can also use the USDA’s SNAP Retail Locator. If you’re looking for Walgreens locations that take WIC, you can use the Walgreens store search tool and filter for “WIC accepted” under the “conveniences” category.
Tips for shopping at Walgreens with an EBT card:
- Before you shop, make sure you know which items at Walgreens are SNAP-eligible and which aren’t
- Visit the Walgreens website to look for any coupons, sales, and special offers
- Use an app like Propel to check your EBT balance and stay in budget
SNAP, also called food stamps, is a food assistance program that deposits money monthly on an EBT card. If you don’t already get SNAP benefits, learn how to qualify here.
Propel is the #1-rated EBT balance checking app
Can you use EBT at Walgreens self-checkout?#can-you-use-ebt-at-walgreens-self-checkout
Yes, you can use your EBT card at Walgreens self-checkout in addition to regular checkout. But not all Walgreens stores have self-checkout lanes, and not all Walgreens locations take EBT, so if you prefer self-checkout you should call ahead and ask if it’s available.
If you’re using your EBT card at regular checkout, tell the cashier you want to use EBT so they can help you separate your SNAP-eligible and non-eligible items.
Can you use EBT at Walgreens online?#can-you-use-ebt-at-walgreens-online
Yes, you can use EBT online at Walgreens, but you may need to use an online delivery service like Instacart.
Instacart has both same-day delivery and pickup options, so it can be a convenient way to shop with your EBT card, but remember that your SNAP-benefits will only cover eligible groceries, not any additional order or delivery fees.
What can I buy with EBT at Walgreens?#what-can-i-buy-with-ebt-at-walgreens
The rules for SNAP-eligible items are the same no matter where you’re shopping with your EBT card. Some items you can buy at Walgreens with your SNAP benefits include:
- Dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt
- Grains like bread and cereal
- Frozen items like ice cream or frozen pizza
- Snack foods like chips, popcorn, nuts, and candy
- Non-alcoholic drinks like bottled water, energy drinks, soda, and orange juice
If you want to use your eWIC card at Walgreens, the rules for buying food with WIC are different from the SNAP rules. If you have WIC benefits you can only use your eWIC card to buy approved foods in your WIC food package, which is tailored to your needs.
You can’t buy non-food items at Walgreens, like pet food, alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, medicines, vitamins, supplements, and hot prepared foods with either eWIC or SNAP.
Protecting your EBT card while shopping at Walgreens#protecting-your-ebt-card-while-shopping-at-walgreens
When shopping at Walgreens (and anywhere else) it’s important to keep your benefits safe from theft. Here’s how to protect your EBT card:
- Check any card readers for illegal skimming devices meant to steal your card information. Gently shake the card reader before inserting your EBT card, if it wobbles or comes loose, don’t use it
- Change your EBT card PIN monthly and don’t share it with anyone
- Keep your physical EBT card in a safe place
- Monitor your EBT balance and transactions with a safe EBT balance-checking app like Propel
- Immediately report lost or stolen EBT cards by calling your state EBT number
