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Does Costco accept EBT?

Costco says all of its warehouse locations accept EBT cards. It follows state law on what can be bought with EBT, so ask your state agency for the list of eligible products.

Last verified 2026-11-04. How we verify facts

EBT acceptance at Costco by how you shop
Way to shop	EBT accepted?	Details
In store	Yes	Costco says all of its warehouse locations accept EBT cards. It follows state law on what can be bought with EBT, so ask your state agency for the list of eligible products.
Online	No	EBT is not on Costco's list of payment methods for Costco.com. The same list includes EBT cards for U.S. warehouse locations. Costco's Same-Day delivery, which Instacart runs, is separate and does accept EBT. Sources disagree: This is based on what Costco's list includes. The page does not separately say 'EBT is not accepted online'.
Pickup	Not yet verified	We have not verified this against a primary source yet.
Delivery	Yes	Costco's Same-Day delivery service, which is run by Instacart, lets you pay for EBT-eligible items with an EBT SNAP card. You must also add a credit or debit card to cover bottle deposits, taxes, tips and any items EBT cannot buy. Refunds and returns for online EBT orders go through Instacart's support, not Costco. Sources disagree: Some third-party sites say EBT does not work on Costco delivery. Costco's own Same-Day page says it does. This applies to Same-Day delivery, not to ordering on Costco.com.
Cafe / food court	Not yet verified	We have not verified this against a primary source yet.
Hot prepared food	No	On Same-Day orders, Costco's page says EBT cannot buy hot foods or prepared foods fit for immediate consumption. It also excludes items with a Supplement Facts label, alcohol, pet food, paper goods and other non-food items.

Sources

Costco Customer Service: Are food stamps accepted in Costco Warehouses? (page text supplied by the editor; footer shows 2026, no update date), checked 2026-11-04, next check 2026-12-04
Costco Same-Day: Shop with SNAP EBT (page text supplied by the editor; page shows no update date), checked 2026-11-04, next check 2026-12-04
Costco Customer Service: What payment methods are accepted at Costco? (page text supplied by the editor; footer shows 2026, no update date), checked 2026-11-04, next check 2026-12-04

EBT rules depend on your state. For decisions about your benefits, contact your state SNAP agency.