Does Lidl Take EBT?

Yes, Lidl accepts EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), formerly known as food stamps. 

Lidl appears on the SNAP Retail Locator, which finds locations near you that accept EBT. Locations can be found by city and state or zip code. 

For those who qualify, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) deposits funds onto the same EBT card as SNAP benefits, and TANF funds can be used like cash, to be spent on necessities such as food, rent, medical bills, transportation, or child care. Lidl does not accept TANF.

Lidl is a grocery store that sells groceries, alcoholic drinks, pet supplies, baby items, household items, and personal care items. Products may be purchased in-store or online. Please proceed to read the rest of this article to fully understand the details of shopping at Lidl with EBT.

What Can You Buy With EBT at Lidl?

The Lidl items that may be purchased with EBT include any grocery items such as dairy, produce, meat, deli items, frozen food, bakery items, snacks, cereal, and non-alcoholic beverages.

What Can You NOT Buy With EBT at Lidl?

According to this government website, products such as hot foods, alcohol, tobacco products, non-food items, vitamins, medicines, and supplements may not be purchased on EBT. For example, Lidl items that may not be purchased with EBT include alcoholic beverages, home goods, over-the-counter medications, pet supplies, personal care items, and baby items. 

How to Use an EBT Card at Lidl

1. Check Your Balance:  Before going to Lidl, check your balance on your EBT account to make sure you know your spending limit. You can check your balance by calling the number on the back of your card and following the prompts on the call.
2. Separate Items:  In order to avoid charging items that are not eligible on your EBT card on accident, it’s best to separate EBT eligible items and regular items before checkout. It is a good idea to present the EBT eligible items to the cashier first and pay first using your EBT card. The cashier will then tell you your total for the non-EBT items, and you would pay for them another way. You may use cash or a debit card for non-EBT items. Aldi does not accept credit cards.
3. Swipe your EBT card and enter your PIN. Alternatively, you may need to hand the card to the cashier.
4. Take your receipt. Your current EBT balance is on the receipt. 

What is the Lidl Return Policy for Items Purchased With EBT?

According to this federal law, all SNAP recipients must be treated like any other customer. It says that “you may return or refund an item bought with a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, so long as store policy allows it. 

All refunds for food items that you purchased with SNAP benefits go directly onto your EBT card. Cash refunds are not allowed for food items purchased with SNAP benefits under any circumstances.”

The Lidl Return Policy is as follows: 

“Lidl-Branded Items: Not happy with a Lidl branded food product? The Lidl Love It Guarantee entitles you  to a refund and replacement.  Lidl-branded food items with a quality issue may be returned for a full refund within 90 days of purchase with your receipt and the full amount will be refunded to the original form of payment. Original form of payment must be present for processing. No receipt? No problem! A store credit will be issued at the last selling price. The replacement food item should be of the same category and within the price point of the item returned. Not sure if your item qualifies? Look for the Lidl Love It heart symbol on the product packaging!

*Applies only to Lidl private label food products. Excludes Lidl Surprise items, gift cards, alcohol, national branded items, or returns not related to product quality or customer preference. Products must be returned in original packaging. If more than one eligible product is returned, the Lidl Love It Guarantee will only apply to one eligible product. Other exceptions may apply. See store for details.

National Brand & Non-Food Items: We also provide full refunds on national brand food products and non-food items. Return the item in its original packaging within 90 days of purchase to receive a full refund to your original form of payment. Receipt required. Original form of payment required for processing. 

Without a receipt, a store credit will be issued at the last selling price.”

What Lidl Locations Accept EBT?

All Lidl locations accept EBT. You may find a Lidl location here. There are Lidl stores in the following states:

• Delaware 
• Georgia 
• Maryland 
• New Jersey 
• New York 
• North Carolina 
• Pennsylvania 
• South Carolina 
• Virginia 
• Washington DC 

EBT Card FAQ at Lidl