BJ’s Wholesale Club Adds Online EBT Payment Option for In-Club Pickup and Curbside Pickup Orders in Select States

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BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) announced that it now accepts EBT payments for SNAP-eligible items on BJs.com in Florida and North Carolina. Members can conveniently shop online for in-club and curbside pickup using EBT, enhancing their shopping flexibility. This initiative is part of the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot, a collaboration with the USDA and Worldpay from FIS. BJ’s aims to offer essential products and fresh food at great value, reflecting its commitment to customer convenience.

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• Launch of EBT payments for SNAP-eligible items enhances customer convenience.
• Partnership with USDA and Worldpay supports expansion of online services.
• Plans to roll out EBT payment service to additional states increases market reach.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States, announced that it now accepts EBT payments for SNAP eligible items on BJs.com for in-club pickup and curbside pickup orders in Florida and North Carolina.

BJ’s members in these states can now seamlessly shop for their groceries on BJs.com for in-club pickup or contactless curbside pickup and use their EBT card for SNAP eligible items at checkout. The retailer’s easy two-step checkout process for online EBT payment also includes the option to check card balance and the ability to use multiple payment options.

“We’re committed to providing our members with essential products and fresh food for their families at an incredible value,” said Monica Schwartz, senior vice president, Chief Digital Officer, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “It’s never been more important to offer our members convenient shopping options and we’re thrilled to launch online EBT payment to give our members more flexibility to shop their way.”

BJ’s partnered with the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Services and Worldpay from FIS, a leading provider of financial technology solutions for merchants, to add SNAP EBT to BJs.com for in-club pickup and curbside pickup orders as part of the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot. BJ’s plans to roll out online EBT payments for in-club pickup and curbside pickup orders by spring 2021 to all locations in states participating in the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot.

Members interested in learning more about how to use their EBT card to shop on BJs.com for in-club pickup and curbside pickup can visit BJs.com/help/ebt/.

Shoppers can learn more about BJ’s Wholesale Club by visiting BJs.com.

About BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, BJ's Wholesale Club is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States. The company currently operates 221 clubs and 151 BJ's Gas® locations in 17 states.

The Company’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BJ).

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FAQ

When did BJ's Wholesale Club start accepting EBT payments for online orders?

BJ's Wholesale Club announced the acceptance of EBT payments for online orders effective March 2021.

In which states can BJ's members use EBT payments for in-club pickup and curbside orders?

Currently, BJ's members can use EBT payments for in-club pickup and curbside orders in Florida and North Carolina.

What items are eligible for EBT payments at BJ's Wholesale Club?

EBT payments can be used for SNAP-eligible items purchased through BJs.com.

What is the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot?

The SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot is a program that allows food assistance recipients to shop online using EBT cards.

How does BJ's facilitate EBT payments online?

BJ's provides a two-step checkout process for EBT payments, allowing customers to check their card balance and use multiple payment options.