Does Aldi accept credit cards?

Find out your Aldi payment options in the UK.

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.

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Name Product Ratings Finder rating Customer rating Balance transfers Balance transfer fee Purchases Annual/monthly fees Representative APR Incentive Link
Santander Everyday Long Term Balance Transfer Credit Card
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
★★★★★
User rating
0% for 28 months reverting to 21.9%
3% (min. £5)
0% for 3 months reverting to 22.9%
£0
22.9% APR (variable)
Sign up for Santander Boosts to receive cashback, vouchers, offers and prize draws from selected retailers.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 22.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 22.9% APR (variable).
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NatWest Purchase & Balance Transfer Credit Card
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
★★★★★
User rating
0% for 23 months reverting to 23.9%
2.99%
0% for 23 months reverting to 23.9%
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).
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M&S Bank Credit Card Transfer Plus Offer Mastercard
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
★★★★★
User rating
0% for 28 months reverting to 23.9%
2.99% fee, min £5
0% for 3 months reverting to 23.9%
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
1 point per £1 spent with M&S and 1 point per £5 spent elsewhere. Enjoy 55 days interest free, preferential rates plus no cash advance fee when buying M&S travel money with the card.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).
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NatWest Longer Balance Transfer Credit Card
User survey
★★★★★
Not yet rated
★★★★★
User rating
0% for 30 months reverting to 23.9%
2.99%
0% for 3 months reverting to 23.9%
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).
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Royal Bank of Scotland Balance Transfer Credit Card
Finder score
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
Not yet rated
0% for 19 months reverting to 23.9%
2.99%
0% for 3 months reverting to 23.9%
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).
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Royal Bank of Scotland Purchase & Balance Transfer Credit Card
Finder score
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
Not yet rated
0% for 23 months reverting to 23.9%
2.9%
0% for 23 months reverting to 23.9%
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).
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Name Product Ratings Customer rating Finder rating Purchases Balance transfers Annual/monthly fees Representative APR Incentive Link
Royal Bank of Scotland Purchase & Balance Transfer Credit Card
Finder score
★★★★★
Not yet rated
★★★★★
Expert analysis
0% for 23 months reverting to 23.9%
0% for 23 months
(2.9% fee)
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).
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NatWest Purchase & Balance Transfer Credit Card
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
User rating
★★★★★
Expert analysis
0% for 23 months reverting to 23.9%
0% for 23 months
(2.99% fee)
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).
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HSBC Purchase Plus Credit Card
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
User rating
★★★★★
Expert analysis
0% for 20 months reverting to 23.9%
0% for 17 months
(2.99% fee)
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
Discounts and exclusive offers for dining experiences, leisure activities and shopping available through HSBC Home and Away.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable). You might get different interest rates and promotional periods to those shown here, because these depend on your circumstances.
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M&S Bank Shopping Plus Credit Card
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
User rating
★★★★★
Expert analysis
0% for 18 months reverting to 23.9%
0% for 15 months
(2.99% fee, min £5 fee)
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
1 point per £1 spent with M&S and 1 point per £5 spent elsewhere. Enjoy 55 days interest free, preferential rates plus no cash advance fee when buying M&S travel money with the card.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).
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Santander All in One Credit Card
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
User rating
★★★★★
Expert analysis
0% for 15 months reverting to 21.9%
0% for 15 months
(0% fee)
£3 per month
27.7% APR (variable)
0.5% after £1 of monthly spend. Cashback paid Monthly into Card Account. Maximum spend for cashback purposes is limited to credit limit.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 21.9% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £3 per month, your representative rate is 27.7% APR (variable).
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HSBC Rewards Credit Card
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
User rating
★★★★★
Expert analysis
0% for 6 months reverting to 23.9%
0% for 6 months
(0% fee)
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
Earn 1 point for every £5 spent on purchases. Bonus 2,500 reward points on anniversary if £10,000 spent in previous year. 1 point = 1p (no min)
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).
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Name Product Ratings Finder rating Customer rating Max. intro bonus Earn-rate with brand Default earn-rate Annual/monthly fees Representative APR Incentive Link
M&S Bank Shopping Plus Credit Card
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
★★★★★
User rating
N/A
1 point per £1 spent
1 point per £5 spent
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
1 point per £1 spent with M&S and 1 point per £5 spent elsewhere. Enjoy 55 days interest free, preferential rates plus no cash advance fee when buying M&S travel money with the card.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).
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M&S Bank Credit Card Transfer Plus Offer Mastercard
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
★★★★★
User rating
N/A
1 point per £1 spent
1 point per £5 spent
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
1 point per £1 spent with M&S and 1 point per £5 spent elsewhere. Enjoy 55 days interest free, preferential rates plus no cash advance fee when buying M&S travel money with the card.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).
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Royal Bank of Scotland Reward Credit Card
Finder score
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
Not yet rated
N/A
1 point per £1 spent
1 point per £4 spent
£24 per annum. Reward or Reward Black Current Account holders: £0 per annum
26.8% APR (variable)
Earn 1% back at supermarkets and 0.25% back everywhere else, including supermarket petrol stations. At selected retailers, you could earn 1-15% back.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 21.9% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £24 per annum. Reward or Reward Black Current Account holders: £0 per annum, your representative rate is 26.8% APR (variable).
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NatWest Reward Credit Card
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
★★★★★
User rating
N/A
1 point per £1 spent
1 point per £4 spent
£24 per annum. Reward or Reward Black Current Account holders: £0 per annum
26.8% APR (variable)
You'll earn 1% back at supermarkets and 0.25% back everywhere else, including supermarket petrol stations. At selected retailers, you could earn 1-15% back.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 21.9% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £24 per annum. Reward or Reward Black Current Account holders: £0 per annum, your representative rate is 26.8% APR (variable).
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Santander All in One Credit Card
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
★★★★★
User rating
N/A
0.5% cashback
0.5% cashback
£3 per month
27.7% APR (variable)
0.5% after £1 of monthly spend. Cashback paid Monthly into Card Account. Maximum spend for cashback purposes is limited to credit limit.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 21.9% (variable) p.a. with a fee of £3 per month, your representative rate is 27.7% APR (variable).
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American Express® Platinum Cashback Everyday Credit Card
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
★★★★★
User rating
£100
1% cashback
1% cashback
£0
29.7% APR (variable)
New cardmember offer: Get 5% cashback on your purchases (up to £100) for the first three months of Cardmembership. Terms apply. Spend £0 to £10,000 and receive 0.5% cashback on all purchases. Spend over £10,000 and receive 1% cashback on purchases.
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 29.7% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 29.7% APR (variable).
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