Does Aldi UK accept Amex?

UK customers can use their Amex card to make purchases at Aldi both in-store and online.



Yes, Aldi UK fully accepts American Express (Amex) at all of its store locations as of 2026. This has been the standard policy since early 2018, when the discount retailer updated its payment systems to accommodate a wider range of credit providers. In addition to Amex, you can pay using Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro, as well as contactless methods like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Unlike some smaller independent retailers that may apply a surcharge for Amex due to higher merchant fees, Aldi does not charge extra for using your American Express card. This makes Aldi a popular choice for "points chasers" in 2026 who want to earn rewards on their weekly grocery shop. You can use your Amex card both at the traditional staffed checkouts and at the increasingly common self-service kiosks found in modern Aldi branches across the United Kingdom. Note that this acceptance also extends to their online "Specialbuys" shop and wine delivery services.

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Because American Express charges companies big fees. And retailers would sooner not give away so much of their profit to a card company, especially when almost everyone in the UK who has Amex also has some other way to pay so it's not like retailers lose the sale over it generally.

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While most places in the U.S. do take Amex, it's worth keeping in mind that some major retailers, like Costco, don't accept it. At Costco, your best bet is the $0 annual-fee Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi*, which doubles as a membership card with cash-back benefits.

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What payment methods do you accept? We accept VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro cards, Google Pay, ApplePay & PayPal.

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It's currently our policy not to accept American Express Cards within our shops. We're sorry to hear you've been disappointed by this.

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