Does Vons Take Google Pay? Find Out Here!

Vons operates supermarkets in Southern California and Southern Nevada. They have a long history in the grocery business, having been founded in 1906 by Charles der Ahe. They are owned by Albertsons, which is the second-largest supermarket operator in the United States.

Vons offers their customers 3 shopping experiences: In-store at Vons, Vons curbside pickup, and Vons home delivery. You can shop curbside pickup and home delivery using the Vons App available in the Google App Store and the Google Play Store. But do they accept Google Pay?

Answer: Does Vons Accept Google Pay?

Yes, Vons takes Google Pay as a payment method both in-store and through the U Loyalty App.

Below is an article from 2020 confirming that Google Pay is accepted at Vons, which is a subsidiary of Albertsons. Note that Google Pay supports NFC technology so you’re good to go at the cash register and the U Loyalty App.

Confirmed: Vons Takes Google Pay

What is Google Pay?

Google Pay is an easy-to-use, contactless payment method that works with your Google devices like your Android phone, tablet, and watch. You can use it in person at stores, through apps, or on the web. It is a secure, safe way to make your payments. Gone are the days of waiting for change or having to use a credit card reader that thousands of cards have been in. Google Pay is a modern payment method for the modern world.

How Do You Use Google Pay at Vons?

Ready to order at Vons using Google Pay?

First, have you set up Google Pay on your Android phone, tablet, or watch? If you already have set it up, you can skip to the next section; otherwise, read on.

How To Setup Google Pay

To set up Google Pay on your Android phone, follow these steps:

1. Unlock your Android phone.
2. Open the Google Pay app.
3. At the top left corner of the Google Pay app, tap ‘Menu’ and then choose ‘Payment methods’.
4. Choose the payment method you want to enable and select ‘Enable contactless’.
5. Verify your payment type by following Google’s instructions.
6. That’s it!

To set up Google Pay on your Android watch, follow these steps:

1. Unlock your watch.
2. Open the Google Pay app.
3. Select ‘Get started’.
4. Next, set up your watch’s screen lock if you haven’t already.
5. Your watch will push instructions to your linked phone to add a credit or debit card. Follow these instructions.
6. Your credit or debit card is now on your watch.
7. You can now use your watch with Google Pay.

Android Phone? How To Check Out with Google Pay At Vons

If you’re using an Android phone to pay with Google Pay at Vons, follow these steps:

1. Unlock your Android phone.
2. Hold the back of your phone to the contactless payment reader screen to pay. This reader is usually attached to the machine that you’d typically put your credit card into.
3. When your payment is complete, you’ll see a blue checkmark on your phone’s screen.
4. Sometimes you’ll be prompted to either enter your PIN if paying with a debit card or to sign if paying with a credit card.
5. You’re all checked out!

Android Watch? How To Check Out with Google Pay At Vons

When you’re ready to check out with your watch, follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Pay App on your watch.
2. Hold your Android watch over the contactless payment reader until you hear a sound or feel a vibration from your watch.
3. If asked, choose ‘Credit’ as the card type, regardless of whether it’s a credit or debit card.
4. If you’re linked card is a debit card, you might need to enter your PIN. If prompted, enter your PIN.
5. That’s it!

Vons U Loyalty App? How To Check Out With Google Pay

1. Open the U Loyalty App or download it from the Google Play store.
2. Sign in or create an account.
3. Do your grocery shopping in-app.
4. Once you’ve added all your items to your cart, proceed to payment.
5. You’ll find a link to pay with Google Pay. Select this.
6. You’re checked out!