Albertsons Cash FAQs

What is Albertsons Cash?

Albertsons Cash is a digital payment option that may be used for purchases online through the Albertsons website or app. Albertsons Cash is not a legal payment method and can only be used at supported Albertsons Companies, Inc. stores toward your grocery shopping.

How do I get Albertsons Cash?

There are three ways to accumulate Albertsons Cash:

1. Account Credit: any store credit you receive will be issued as Albertsons Cash

2. Gift Cards: you can add any physical or electronic Albertsons Companies Gift Card to your Wallet in the Albertsons app. When added, Gift Cards are automatically converted into Albertsons Cash

3. Loyalty program (including for U and FreshPass): Certain initiatives from our Loyalty program allow the conversion of points to Albertsons Cash. Learn more.

Does Albertsons Cash expire?

Although Account Credits and Gift Cards do not expire, Loyalty may expire.

What can I purchase with Albertsons Cash?

You can use Albertsons Cash to purchase merchandise only. Albertsons Cash is not permitted for non-merchandise purchases (e.g. Gift Cards, money orders/transfers, lottery) or other items as required by law. 

How do I pay with Albertsons Cash?

There is one way to pay with Albertsons Cash:

  • Online: If you have an existing Albertsons Cash balance, it will be automatically applied to your next online order

Please check your account before making a purchase. If your Albertsons Cash balance is insufficient to complete the purchase, a secondary payment method will be required.

Additionally, when Albertsons Cash is used, we will debit the funds in each purse within this tender by this order:

  • for U cashback

  • Account Credit

  • Gift Cards

How do I check the balance on my Albertsons Cash?

You can view your Albertsons Cash in our app. Simply select Member, then Wallet.

From your Wallet, your current Albertsons Cash balance displays. You can also select View balance history for a more detailed list of transactions.

Can I exchange or transfer Albertsons Cash?

No. Albertsons Cash cannot be transferred to another account nor exchanged for cash or other merchandise, except as required by law. If you wish to gift Albertsons Cash to someone, you may separately purchase and send an Albertsons Companies, Inc. Gift Card, which can be converted to Albertsons Cash in their Wallet.

How do I add a Gift Card?

To add a Gift Card, open our app and visit Member, then select Wallet. The option to 'Add Gift Card' will enable you to take a picture of a physical Gift Card. You can also input the Gift Card information manually.

How can you purchase Gift Cards?

Gift Cards can be purchased online or in store.

What kind of Gift Cards can you add?

Albertsons Companies, Inc. branded Gift Cards are the only acceptable Gift Cards for Albertsons Cash. Any other 3rd party Gift Cards such as restaurants or VISA pre-paid cards are not compatible.

Can I specify a certain amount to be transferred into Albertsons Cash from a Gift Card?

No, you can only transfer the full Gift Card amount to Albertsons Cash. Partial amounts cannot be transferred.

Can I reload any funds into the original Gift Card?

Once the original Gift Card funds are transferred to Albertsons Cash, the card or digital code (physical or electronic) can no longer be used.

Where can I see my Gift Card balance?

Gift Card balance can be seen in View balance history in your Member > Wallet.

What is Albertsons for U™ cashback?

Albertsons for U™ cashback is another way we’re rewarding our customers. Cashback can be earned through select Loyalty program partnerships and incentives and can be used towards online transactions.

How do I earn Albertsons for U™ cashback?

You can earn for U™ cashback through select Loyalty programs, when eligible. This includes but is not limited to partnerships and incentives; digital offers; manufacturer rebates; and/or other programs.

Does Albertsons for U™ cashback earned through partnerships expire?

Expedia Partnership:

  • Albertsons for U™ members and FreshPass trial and paid monthly subscribers:

    • Albertsons for U™ cashback earned through Expedia expires at the end of the month, 12 months after it was awarded. 

  • For paid FreshPass annual subscribers:

    • Albertsons for U™ cashback earned through Expedia does not expire, provided the paid annual subscription was active when travel was completed.

Can I use my Albertsons for U™ cashback along with other rewards in the same transaction?

Yes, you can use earned for U™ cashback and redeem Points during the same transaction at Albertsons stores.