Wegmans Now Accepts SNAP Payments for Online Orders

While some retailers accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as payment for online grocery orders, not all do. If you like to shop at Wegmans, you'll be happy to know the grocer now accepts SNAP payments for online grocery orders. This will give program recipients more ways to use their benefits and add convenience to their lives.

What you need to know about this news

On Feb. 15, 2023, Wegmans announced that it now accepts Electronic Benefits Transfers (EBT) and SNAP payments for online orders. Shoppers who place online orders through Wegmans.com and the Wegmans mobile app can use their benefits as payment.

Additionally, shoppers using their SNAP benefits for payment can take advantage of a $0 delivery fee on their first three orders. Wegmans processes its online orders through Instacart. When using Instacart to shop at Wegmans, delivery fees begin at $3.99 per order. There is also a 7% service fee per transaction for delivery orders. However, no delivery or service fees are charged to place an order online when using curbside pickup.

Only eligible items can be purchased using SNAP benefits. In addition to linking their EBT SNAP card to their online account, shoppers will be asked to add a secondary form of payment, like a debit card or credit card. This secondary form of payment will be used to pay for non-SNAP-eligible items.

Purchasing eligible items with Wegmans is easy thanks to a new search filter. While browsing the website or mobile app, shoppers can apply the EBT filter to display qualifying items. This filter can help you avoid surprises at checkout.

How to stretch your SNAP benefits

If you're a SNAP recipient, you're likely looking for tips to stretch your benefits further. Food prices have been higher than in years thanks to inflation, but you can take steps to maximize your SNAP benefits even when food costs more. The following tips may be helpful:

• Never shop without a list: It can be easy to overspend beyond your budget if you don't have a list to guide you. While it takes time to outline a grocery list, having one could save you money and help you do your shopping faster.
• Shop sale items: You could get a better deal by purchasing sale items. Before adding items to your virtual or physical grocery cart, review the weekly sales flier. If you add items to your cart without paying attention to the price tag, you may break your budget.
• Don't forget about generic items: Buying store-brand items may help you save money. It's worth noting that generic items aren't always cheaper. Sometimes name-brand items cost less when they're on sale. As you shop, compare each item's size and price so you get the best bargain.
• Compare prices for items you buy regularly: If you shop at several stores, comparing prices for the products you buy most frequently may be worthwhile. You may find that purchasing certain items at one retailer is the best move for your wallet.

We're all looking for ways to save money and spend less in today's expensive world. For additional tips, check out these free personal finance resources to learn more.