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Does Kroger accept EBT?

Kroger says its family of stores has made it easy for customers to use SNAP benefits for many years, and that in 2023 it extended EBT payment to online pickup and delivery orders at every location. Kroger's current SNAP FAQ covers online orders only and has no in-store section, so this is the company's own general statement, not a store-by-store list. SNAP authorization is set per store, so check your store if you are unsure. Pharmacy, fuel and other in-store counters are not covered by this source.

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

EBT acceptance at Kroger by how you shop
Way to shop	EBT accepted?	Details
In store	Yes	Kroger says its family of stores has made it easy for customers to use SNAP benefits for many years, and that in 2023 it extended EBT payment to online pickup and delivery orders at every location. Kroger's current SNAP FAQ covers online orders only and has no in-store section, so this is the company's own general statement, not a store-by-store list. SNAP authorization is set per store, so check your store if you are unsure. Pharmacy, fuel and other in-store counters are not covered by this source.
Online	Yes	Kroger takes SNAP EBT for online orders on Kroger.com and in the Kroger app. Add the EBT card at checkout or save it in your Kroger wallet. A credit or debit card is also required as a backup, because SNAP is authorized only for the checkout amount and the backup card covers any higher final total from substitutions, weighted items or added items. SNAP EBT is not supported for ship orders.
Pickup	Yes	SNAP EBT can pay for pickup orders, but payment is made online. Kroger's FAQ says it no longer accepts SNAP EBT at curbside. Sources disagree: Older Kroger help pages still say to swipe your EBT card when you arrive for pickup, and some say pickup excludes Mariano's. Kroger's current SNAP FAQ says curbside EBT payment is no longer accepted, so we follow the FAQ. Pickup availability varies by location.
Delivery	Partly	SNAP EBT can pay for eligible items on delivery orders and can be split with another card. It cannot pay tips, delivery fees, ordering fees or convenience fees. Delivery is not offered everywhere.
Cafe / food court	Not yet verified	We have not verified this against a primary source yet.
Hot prepared food	Not yet verified	We have not verified this against a primary source yet.

Sources

Kroger Co. press release, 2023-10-25: EBT payment for SNAP online orders (in-store use is stated in one general sentence), checked 2026-11-04, next check 2026-12-04
Kroger: SNAP EBT FAQ (page shows no update date; read 2026-11-04), 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.