Stop & Shop is one of the many grocery chain stores that accept Apple Pay as a payment option in the Northeastern of United States. In fact, the company takes Apple Pay for both its online stores and physical stores. This was confirmed by the company itself via X's tweet.
Although, there is conflicting information about whether Stop & Shop accepts Apple Pay. Some sources indicate that Stop & Shop began accepting Apple Pay in 2017 at all their locations, while others suggest that as of March 2024, they do not accept it.
But, the company as confirmed itself on its Twitter page while replying to customers' queries that its accepts Apple Pay at its locations. "Now, you can make your checkout even quicker! We accept Apple Pay, Android Pay, and Samsung Pay in all stores." The Android Pay Stop & Shop is saying in the statement means Google Pay.
Now that you know that Stop & Shop takes Apple Pay, follow the steps below to use the payment options in-store or in-person at any of their physical stores.
How to use Apple Pay at Stop & Shop
To use Apple Pay at Stop & Shop, you must first set up Apple Pay on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch (if not already done).
Set up Apple Pay
To do that,
- kindly open the Apple Pay app on your iPhone or go to "Settings" > "Wallet & Apple Pay".
- In the app interface, tap "Add Card" and select "Debit or Credit Card". You can read this article to know the types of cards that works on Apple Pay.
- After clicking on Add Card, scan your card or manually enter the card details, then follow the prompts to verify the card with your bank or issuer.
- Meanwhile, it's very important to note that your iPhone should be iPhone 6 or newer models. Your Apple Watch and iPad must also be compatible and have the pre-installed app of Apple Pay.
- Most of it all, any of these devices should be updated to the latest iOS/watchOS version before setting up Apple Pay on your device.
Now that your Apple Pay has been set-up, then you can use the digital wallet for payment in-store and online in Stop & Shop.
Use at Checkout Counter
After picking all the items you want to buy at Stop & Shop, just walk majestically to the cashier or checkout counter for payment.
If you're using Apple Pay on iPhone, double-click the side button (on Face ID models) or Home button (on Touch ID models) to authenticate your actions with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.
If you have multiple cards, tap to select your preferred card, and hold the top of your iPhone near the contactless reader until you see Done and a checkmark on the screen.
If you're using Apple Pay for payment on Apple Watch, then you need to double-click the side button to select your card if needed. Next, hold the watch face near the contactless reader until you feel a tap and hear a beep that confirms the payment.
However, it's important to note that the Stop & Shop payment terminal must supports NFC contactless payments. You should see contactless payment symbol at the checkout counter. If you can't see it, then ask the cashier in-charge. A digital wallet payments cannot be completed if there's no NFC contactless reader.
Using Stop & Shop’s ScanIt! Mobile App
Stop & Shop’s ScanIt! Mobile is a mobile app that allows customers to scan and bag their groceries while shopping in-store. The main purpose for this mobile app is to streamline checkout process.
The app works in the sense that it turns your smartphone into a scanner, and let you scan item barcodes as you shop. It also helps you to track your total spending, and bag groceries as you go.
Because of this easy-to-use and seamless streamlining, many Stop & Shop customers prefer to use it at both checkout counter and online for payment.
How Stop & Shop's ScanIt works with Apple Pay
If using the ScanIt! Mobile app to scan and bag groceries while shopping, you can add Apple Pay to your ScanIt! Wallet for payment. It's a very easy task to do. At the ScanIt! Mobile Checkout Area, press the Checkout button in the app and use Apple Pay as described above when the light turns green.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, Stop & Shop grocery stores accepts Apple Pay as mode of payment. The store's ScanIt Mobile can also be linked to Apple Pay to streamline payment at checkout counter and online page.
