Aldi is a German family-owned supermarket chain that offers discounted groceries and now has over 750 locations in the UK. If you’re planning on doing your weekly shop at Aldi, find out what credit cards you can use and your other payment methods.
What credit cards can I use at Aldi?
Since 2014, Aldi has accepted all major credit cards at its locations throughout the UK. This includes Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Delta Electron and American Express credit cards.
Aldi payment methods
You have a number of payment options when shopping at Aldi. These are:
In-store
Cash
Debit and credit cards from Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Delta Electron or American Express
Contactless mobile payments, including Apple Pay and Android Pay
Online
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Aldi currently doesn’t accept payment by cheque, PayPal or BACS.
Does Aldi accept American Express?
Yes, Aldi has accepted American Express since 2018. UK customers can use their Amex card to make purchases at Aldi both in-store and online.
Frequently asked questions
Your credit card number and security code are not stored by Aldi when you make a purchase online. However, you can choose to register your card as a preferred payment method to make it easier to make purchase in future.
No, Aldi currently does not accept PayPal.
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