What an Albertson's/Safeway gift card gets you
One card spends across the entire Albertsons Companies family — not just Albertsons and Safeway, but Vons, Pavilions, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw’s, Star Market, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, and Pavilions — at more than 2,000 stores. It also covers the in-store pharmacy, fuel at participating Albertsons and Safeway fuel stations, and floral and bakery departments. Unlike a bank-issued Visa or Mastercard gift card, there are no activation or per-purchase fees and the balance never erodes from dormancy charges.
two formats:
- Physical card: Sold at any banner store register and on grocery gift-card racks. $5 to $500 per card in store.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemable in store by barcode or shown on your phone. $5 to $250 via Dyme. Can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay.
You can present multiple cards in a single checkout in store; the cashier draws from each until the order is covered. There is no published cap on how many you can stack.
Where to buy: four channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for MilesDyme | E-gift only | $5 – $250 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| In store at any bannerAlbertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw’s and more | Physical only | $5 – $500 | Immediate | None | Albertsons for U fuel and grocery rewards on the purchase at some banners |
| Costco or Sam’s Club | Physical multi-pack | $25 – $100 typical | Immediate | Occasional multi-pack discount | Club retailer rewards |
| Third-party gift-card racksOther supermarkets, drugstores, big-box racks | Physical only | $25 – $200 typical | Immediate | None | Host retailer loyalty points |
Discounts and multi-pack pricing rotate by location and season. Verify before you buy.
Can I get a Albertson's/Safeway gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells Albertson’s/Safeway e-gift cards at face value; the value-add is Dyme Miles and instant paperless delivery, not a face-value discount. The discount channels are:
- Costco or Sam’s Club, in store. Periodic multi-pack discounts on physical Albertsons/Safeway cards. Supply rotates and isn’t always available. Physical only, club membership required.
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold cards from third parties, typically a few percent below face value. Verify the balance before redeeming, since secondary sellers occasionally list cards with partial balances.
- Albertsons for U fuel and grocery promos. Some banners periodically offer bonus fuel points or grocery rewards when you buy third-party gift cards in the gift-card aisle. Terms vary by store and region, and Albertsons-brand cards are sometimes excluded.
The bigger combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card, Albertsons for U at redemption, and Dyme Miles on the purchase. Most buyers leave that money on the table.
How to stack rewards
Three rewards programs fire on a single Albertson’s/Safeway gift card purchase through Dyme.
Credit-card rewards
Your credit card earns rewards on the Dyme purchase.
Gift-card resellers typically code as MCC 5947; many cards exclude this MCC from grocery or category bonuses.
- Capital One Venture X: 2x miles on essentially every purchase, including gift cards
- Citi Double Cash: 2% back on everything (1% when you buy + 1% when you pay)
- Amex Gold: falls back to 1x on gift cards. The 4x U.S. supermarket bonus does not apply to gift-card purchases
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 3x dining and 2x travel do not apply
Albertsons for U
- Join cost: free
- Applies at: redemption
- Earning rate: Points on qualifying grocery and fuel purchases when you redeem in store
- Reward threshold: 100 points = a $1 grocery reward; points also convert to fuel discounts at the pump
Albertsons for U does not earn on the gift card purchase. It earns on the groceries and fuel when you redeem, at the same rate as paying with cash or credit. Link your phone number or app at checkout to bank the points.
Dyme Miles
- Base rate: 1 Mile for every dollar
- Special rate: 5 Miles per dollar
- Expiration: never
- Blackouts: none
- Redeem on: over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners
$100 Albertson’s/Safeway e-gift on Dyme, paid with Citi Double Cash, redeemed by an Albertsons for U member
- Citi Double Cash: $2 back (2% of $100)
- Albertsons for U at redemption: Grocery and fuel points on the eligible items you buy in store
- Dyme Miles on the purchase: 100 Miles (1 per dollar), or 500 on a special offer (5 per dollar)
Illustrative only. Card rates, brand-program terms, and Dyme Miles offers change and vary by member; figures above are examples, not a guarantee of value.
How to buy via Dyme
Albertson’s/Safeway e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient’s inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Albertson’s/Safeway brand page on Dyme.
- Enter the recipient’s email, the denomination, and an optional personal message.
- Check out. The e-gift sends immediately and can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay from the email.
You earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollar during special offers. Miles post to your Dyme account within 3 business days. Dyme Miles never expire, have no blackouts, and are redeemable on any airline, any hotel — across over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners.
Every dollar you spend through Dyme helps fund clean energy for local communities.
How to buy on albertsons.com or safeway.com
- Go to the gift card section on albertsons.com, safeway.com, or your banner’s site.
- Choose physical or e-gift, then pick the amount.
- Add to cart and check out. The store does not run a member discount on its own gift cards, and Albertsons for U points do not accrue on the gift-card purchase itself.
How to buy in store
Any Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, or Pavilions register sells gift cards. Tell the cashier the amount you want, pay with cash, credit, or another gift card, and walk out with the card. You can load any whole-dollar amount, typically from $5 to $500.
How to buy at Costco, Sam's Club, or a supermarket
Costco and Sam’s Club periodically run multi-pack Albertsons/Safeway cards at a discount; stock and pricing rotate. Third-party gift-card racks at other supermarkets, drugstores, and big-box stores carry $25, $50, and $100 cards at face value. You pay no discount but earn the host retailer’s loyalty points and any fuel rewards that apply to gift-card purchases.
Designs and personalization
Physical cards: standard banner-branded designs at the register, with seasonal options for holidays, birthdays, and thank-you occasions in the gift-card aisle.
E-gift cards: a handful of designs with a customizable subject line and a recipient message.
There is no co-branded option for individual purchase. For bulk orders, see corporate ordering below.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email. Add to Apple Wallet or Google Pay directly from the email.
- E-gift via the banner site: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- Physical via the banner site: Standard mail delivery, typically several business days.
- Physical in store or at a retailer: Immediate — walk out with the card.
Dyme does not mail physical cards. If you need a physical card in hand, a store register or a gift-card rack is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
Albertsons Companies runs a bulk and corporate gift-card program for businesses buying in volume, with custom denominations and invoicing for employee rewards, incentives, and customer appreciation. Contact the Albertsons Companies gift-card team to set up an order.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I use an Albertson’s/Safeway gift card?＋
At more than 2,000 stores across the Albertsons Companies family, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw’s, Star Market, Randalls, Tom Thumb, and Carrs. It also covers the in-store pharmacy, fuel at participating fuel stations, and floral and bakery departments.
What denominations are available?＋
Physical: typically $5 to $500 in whole-dollar increments at any banner register. E-gift: $5 to $250 through Dyme.
Do Albertson’s/Safeway gift cards expire?＋
No. The cards do not expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full purchased value stays on the card until redeemed.
Can I use the gift card to buy fuel or prescriptions?＋
Yes at participating locations. The card works for fuel at Albertsons and Safeway fuel stations and for eligible pharmacy purchases, subject to the same payment rules as any in-store purchase.
Can I check my gift card balance?＋
Yes. Enter the card number and PIN on the Albertson’s/Safeway gift card balance page, or ask at the customer service desk in any banner store. The current balance shows immediately.
Can I add an e-gift card to Apple Wallet or Google Pay?＋
Yes. E-gift delivery emails typically include a wallet button. Tap to add, then show the barcode at checkout in store.
Can I use multiple gift cards in one transaction?＋
Yes, in store. The cashier draws from each card until the order total is covered. There is no published cap on how many you can stack.
Can I sell an Albertson’s/Safeway gift card I don’t need?＋
Yes. Secondary marketplaces like Raise and CardCash buy unwanted gift cards, typically paying a percentage of face value depending on demand. List with the card number and balance; the marketplace verifies and pays out by ACH or check.
Does Albertsons Companies offer corporate or bulk gift cards?＋
Yes. The company runs a bulk and corporate program with custom denominations and invoicing for employee rewards, incentives, and customer appreciation. Contact the Albertsons Companies gift-card team to start an order.
Are e-gift cards delivered instantly?＋
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes. Gmail’s Promotions filter occasionally delays delivery — check there if you don’t see it arrive.
Can I return a gift card for a refund?＋
No. The cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted or applied to any in-store purchase across the banner family.
