In today’s post we’re going to provide you with information about one of our most frequently asked questions – Does Costco Take EBT in North Carolina?
Costco Wholesale Corporation is an American multinational corporation that operates a chain of membership-only big-box retail stores. As of 2020, Costco was the fifth largest retailer in the world and the world’s largest retailer of choice and prime beef, organic foods, and rotisserie chicken.
The company has 575 store locations in the United States (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico).
EBT Cards are accepted as a form of payment at Costco stores, including Costco store locations in North Carolina.
There are currently 10 Costco stores in North Carolina. For a full list of Costco locations that accept EBT in North Carolina, keep reading below.
Also, Does Whole Foods Take EBT in NC?
Table of Contents:
- Does Costco Take EBT in North Carolina?
- How To Use SNAP EBT at Costco
- Costco Store Locations in North Carolina
- Does Costco Accept EBT Online?
Does Costco Take EBT in North Carolina? Yes! Here’s How:
Using an EBT card at Costco is quick and easy. You don’t even have to separate your grocery items from your non-grocery items. All you have to do to use your EBT at Costco is swipe the card.
After that, you can easily choose between paying with your SNAP/EBT benefits or paying with your credit/debit card or cash.
How To Use SNAP EBT at Costco
Using an EBT card at Costco is quick and easy. You don’t even have to separate your grocery items from your non-grocery items.
All you have to do to use your EBT at Costco is swipe the card.
Here’s how:
To use EBT at Costco, here are a few easy steps to remember:
- When it’s time to pay, swipe your EBT card in the point-of-sale machine
- You will then have to enter your PIN
- If you do not have enough money in your EBT account to cover SNAP-eligible items, the machine will then ask if you want to use
a credit/debit card or cash to pay for the rest of the items. - Also, if you have non-SNAP eligible items in your cart, you will be able to use a credit/debit card or cash to pay for them.
- In some cases, you will be asked to show a photo ID to confirm you are the cardholder.
Costco Store Locations in North Carolina
Here’s the list of Costco stores in North Carolina. Scroll down to find a Costco Store near you.
Apex
1021 PINE PLAZA DR
APEX, NC 27523-6406
Phone: (919) 331-6027
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm
Charlotte
500 TYVOLA RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217-3504
Phone: (704) 501-2403
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm
Durham
1510 N POINTE DR
DURHAM, NC 27705-3405
Phone: (919) 220-2770
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm
Garner
7800 FAYETTEVILLE RD.
RALEIGH, NC 27603
Phone: (984) 810-5030
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm
Greensboro
4201 W WENDOVER AVE
GREENSBORO, NC 27407-1908
Phone: (336) 291-4010
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm
Matthews
2125 MATTHEWS TOWNSHIP PKWY
MATTHEWS, NC 28105-5766
Phone: (704) 321-7440
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm
Mooresville
392 TALBERT RD
MOORESVILLE, NC 28117
Phone: (980) 447-9749
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm
Raleigh
2838 WAKE FOREST RD
RALEIGH, NC 27609-7840
Phone: (919) 755-2801
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm
Wilmington
5351 GINGERWOOD DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405-3091
Phone: (910) 798-3250
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm
Winston Salem
1085 HANES MALL BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103-1310
Phone: (336) 970-2300
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm
See our post regarding Trader Joe’s accepting North Carolina EBT.
Does Costco Accept EBT Online?
You can use your EBT card at Costco stores, but you cannot use it to pay for Costco online orders.
However, you can use your North Carolina EBT Card online on Amazon to purchase groceries.
Additionally, the following grocery stores also take North Carolina SNAP EBT online:
- ALDI
- Amazon
- BJs Wholesale Club
- Carlie C’s
- Compare Foods
- Compare Foods Clayton
- Deep Roots Market
- Earth Fare
- Fairvalue Grocery Stores
- Food Lion
- Piggly Wiggly of Kinston, NC (Hwy 258 N)
- Publix
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Walmart
- Wegmans
- Whole Foods
Are Seniors Eligible for Food Stamps in North Carolina?
Yes. In fact, estimates show that 2 out of 3 Senior Citizens who are eligible for SNAP are not enrolled.
Here is some other information that is important to know about SNAP benefits:
- Unused grocery dollars can roll over for up to 365 days.
- You may be eligible for SNAP even if you own a car, a home, or have money in savings.
- Adults without children may be eligible.
- You may be eligible even if you are employed.
- Many people receiving unemployment benefits or Social Security may also qualify.
Does Costco Take EBT in North Carolina? Summary
We hope our answer to the question “Does Costco Take EBT in North Carolina?” was helpful to you!
If you have more questions about your EBT or SNAP Benefits, please let us know in the comments section below.
For more help on what and where you can use your North Carolina EBT Card, check out our other articles here:
