Gift Card FAQ

Albertson's/Safeway Gift Card FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about Albertson's/Safewaygift cards — how to use one, check a balance, expiry and fees, refunds, and where they're accepted.

Albertson's/SafewayUpdated June 6, 202613 questions answered

Using your gift card

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.

At more than 2,000 stores across the Albertsons Companies family: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw's, Star Market, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Haggen, and Carrs. The card also covers the in-store pharmacy and fuel at participating fuel stations. See how to use your Albertsons/Safeway card.

Physical cards are activated at the register when purchased. E-gift cards work immediately on delivery.

Physical cards typically load $5 to $500 at any banner register. E-gift cards through Dyme range from $5 to $250.

Balance, reloads & expiry

No. The cards do not expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full purchased value stays on the card until redeemed.

Enter the card number and PIN on the Albertsons gift card balance page at albertsons.myretailcard.com, or call 866-252-3780, or ask at any banner store's customer service desk. Check your Albertsons/Safeway balance.

No. These are single-load gift cards. Once the balance is spent, purchase a new card at any banner store.

Refunds, lost cards & acceptance

No. The cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted or applied to any in-store purchase across the banner family.

Albertsons Companies can deactivate a lost or stolen card and re-issue a replacement for the remaining balance. Call the Gift Cards Customer Service Team at 1-877-723-3929, option 4, as soon as possible with your proof of purchase.

Yes. One card is accepted at all Albertsons Companies banner stores, including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw's, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Haggen, Carrs, and Pavilions. It is not valid at independent or competing grocery chains.

Buying & corporate

Yes. Albertsons Companies 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.

Yes. Albertsons and Safeway carry a large third-party gift card selection in the gift card aisle, including Amazon, restaurant, entertainment, and retail brands. Note that you cannot use an Albertsons/Safeway store gift card to pay for those third-party cards.

Buy on Dyme at face value and earn 1 Mile per dollar, 5 Miles per dollar during special offers. See the Albertsons/Safeway gift card buying guide.

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