Does BJ's Take EBT? (June 2024 Update) (2024)

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

BJ’s 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.

BJ’s is a wholesale store that sells a variety of items including groceries. Products may be purchased in-store or online. A membership is required to purchase in-store and online for most products, and the membership may not be paid for using EBT. However, BJ’s offers online and in-store one-day passes that allow you to shop without a membership. A BJ’s app is also available. Please proceed to read the rest of this article to fully understand the details of shopping at BJ’s with EBT.

What Can You Buy With EBT at BJ’s?

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

What Can You NOT Buy With EBT at BJ’s?

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, BJ’s items that may not be purchased with EBT include home goods, vitamins, supplements, pet supplies, electronics, furniture, toys, personal care items, baby items, appliances, jewelry, apparel, and office supplies. These items can be purchased with TANF funds, however.

How to Use an EBT Card at BJ’s

1. Check Your Balance: Before going to BJ’s, 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 BJ’s 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 circ*mstances.”

“If you are dissatisfied with an item in your order or want to return an item, please head to Member Services in your local BJ’s club to return the item. You will receive an automatic refund to your EBT Card. You will get a refund for the same amount you were charged.”

What BJ’s Locations Accept EBT?

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

• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Indiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Virginia

EBT Card FAQ at BJ’s