William Lipovsky
Short Answer — Hannaford offers check cashing services at most of its stores (including 75% of those that we contacted). You’ll need to bring a state-issued photo ID and pay a fee of around $1.
Hannaford Check Cashing Policy
Hannaford offers check cashing at most locations, and the stores that do cash checks tend to follow a standard check cashing policy, which we detail below.
We contacted Hannaford stores across New England and found that about 75% of Hannaford locations cash checks.
Requirements
To cash a check, you don’t need a membership or rewards card, and you don’t need to make a purchase at the store. Visit the customer service counter with a state-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, and provide your Social Security number.
Hannaford will cash a variety of check types, including:
- Personal
- Payroll
- Government (Tax refunds, Social Security, etc.)
All checks must be printed; if you have a handwritten check, you’ll need to go elsewhere to cash it.
Fees & Limits
Hannaford typically charges a $1 fee for check cashing, though fees may vary by location.
The minimum check amount you can cash is $1, while there is a maximum transaction amount of $1,000 for one check and $1,200 for two checks.
