34 Stores That Give Cash Back (Using Credit, Debit, or Check)

At most stores, it’s free to get cash back, though some do charge fees. There’s often no minimum purchase amount.^[1][2][3]

Below, I list the convenience stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, superstores, and more that give cash back, including their limits, payment options, and whether cash back is available at self-checkout.

What to Know Before Getting Cash Back

Before getting cash back, you should be aware that the process varies depending on which payment method you’re using.

I explain how to get cash back with a debit card, credit card, or personal check below.

With a Debit Card

You can charge your debit card for both the purchase amount and cash back amount in the same transaction.^[4]

Follow these steps to get cash back with your debit card:^[4]

• Swipe or insert your card as usual, choosing “Debit” or “PIN Entry” for your payment type.
• Select “Yes” for cash back and select the amount you want.
• Enter your pin and confirm your purchase. The cashier or self-checkout register will give you your receipt and the cash back.

With a Credit Card

Generally, you cannot get cash back at the register with a credit card. However, Discover does allow some cash back transactions.^[5][6]

Where retailers allow it, you can use your Discover card at checkout and choose how much cash you want to get back, just as you would with a debit card.^[5]

Note that you can only get $120 cash back in 24 hours with a Discover card.^[5]

With a Personal Check

To get cash back when paying with a check, you’ll need to request it from the cashier directly.^[7]

If you’re able to get cash back in the amount you want, you should make the check out for the total price of your purchase plus the amount of the cash back. For example, if your groceries cost $40 and you want $20 cash back, write your check for $60.^[7]

If you’re specifically looking for places that accept this payment method, see where to get cash back on personal checks.

Comparison Table

See the table below for a comparison of cash back limits and conditions, then select any store or scroll to the list below for more details.

Note that you can sort the table by tapping the arrows at the top of each column.

The List

Below, I list the stores that offer cash back. Note that specialty retailers that sell products like clothing and home furnishings rarely offer cash back.

I confirmed the details of each store’s policy by contacting customer service representatives and/or researching the stores’ policy documentation online.

I’ve ordered the list starting with the best overall options based on their cash back amounts, restrictions, and location availability.

Walmart

• Limit: $100 for debit card transactions, $20 for personal checks, and $120 for Discover card transactions;^[1] find out more about the cash back limits at Walmart.
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[1]
• Conditions: Only available in increments of $20, and you can only get cash back up to three times per day^[1]
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Whole Foods Market

• Limit: $100^[8]
• Available at self-checkout? No^[8]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card transactions; see more on the cash back policy at Whole Foods Market.
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Dollar Tree

• Limit: $50^[9]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[10]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card purchases; there is a $1.50 or less fee, depending on how much cash back you request.^[9][10] Find more details on Dollar Tree’s cash back policy.
• Find a store

Family Dollar

• Limit: $50^[9]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[11]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card purchases; there is a $1.50 or less fee, depending on the cash back amount.^[9][12][11] See more on the Family Dollar cash back policy.
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Save Mart Supermarkets/S-Mart

• Limit: $300^[13]
• Available at self-checkout? No^[13]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card transactions^[13]
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ShopRite

• Limit: $200 on debit card transactions; $30 on personal check transactions^[2]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[2]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card and personal check transactions^[2]
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Food Lion

• Limit: $200^[7]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[7]
• Conditions: Only available on debit card or personal check transactions^[7]
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Hannaford

• Limit: $200 for debit card transactions; $50 for personal check transactions^[14]
• Available at self-checkout? No^[14]
• Conditions: Only available for debit cards and personal checks^[14][15]
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Winn-Dixie

• Limit: $100^[16]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[16]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card and personal check transactions^[16]
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Casey’s General Store

• Limit: Typically $100^[17]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[17]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card purchases^[17]
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Trader Joe’s

• Limit: $50^[18]
• Available at self-checkout? No^[18]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card transactions^[18]
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Dollar General

• Limit: $40^[4]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[4]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card transactions, and there is $1.50 fee^[4]
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CVS

• Limit: $40^[19]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[19]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card transactions^[19]
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Target

• Limit: $40^[20]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[21]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card transactions^[20]
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Rite Aid

• Limit: $40^[22][23]
• Available at self-checkout? No^[22]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card transactions;^[22] find out more on Rite Aid’s cash back policy.
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Lowe’s

• Limit: $40^[24]
• Available at self-checkout? No^[24]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card transactions^[24]
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Publix

• Limit: $50^[25]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[26]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card transactions^[25]
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Giant Eagle

• Limit: $50 for debit card transactions; $30 for personal and U.S. traveler’s check transactions^[27][28]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[27]
• Conditions: None^[27]
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Meijer

• Limit: $50 for debit card transactions; $25 for personal checks in-store or $5 for personal checks at the gas station^[3]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[3]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card and personal check transactions^[3]
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H-E-B

• Limit: $50^[29]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[29]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card and personal check transactions^[29][30]
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Hy-Vee

• Limit: $40^[31]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[31]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card purchases^[31]
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Raley’s Supermarkets

• Limit: $40 at self-checkout; at the register, it’s $250 for a personal check if you’ve written Raley’s a check in the last six months or $100 for debit cards.^[32]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[32]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card transactions at self-checkout; cash back is not available for credit card transactions.^[32]
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Shoppers Food Warehouse

• Limit: $40 at the register and $20 at self-checkout^[33]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[33]
• Conditions: Only available on debit card transactions^[33]
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Walgreens

• Limit: $20;^[34] see more on the Walgreens cash back limit.
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[34]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card transactions; available beginning at $5^[34]
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Kroger

• Limit: $20^[35]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[35]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card purchases and you may pay a fee of up to about $3;^[35] see more details on the Kroger cash back policy.
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7-Eleven

• Limit: $10^[36]
• Available at self-checkout? No^[36]
• Conditions: Generally only available for debit card transactions; the system may allow cash back with a credit card.^[36]
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Fred Meyer

• Limit: $20^[37]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[37]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card purchases and you must also scan your store rewards card^[37]
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Kwik Trip/Kwik Star

• Limit: $20^[38]
• Available at self-checkout? No^[38]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card transactions^[38]
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Kum & Go

• Limit: $20^[39]
• Available at self-checkout? No^[39]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card purchases^[39]
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Pick ‘n Save

• Limit: $20^[40]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[40]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card purchases and you must also use a store card.^[40]
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Albertsons

• Limit: Varies by location^[41]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[41]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card and personal check transactions; for check transactions, you must have written a check in the last six months.^[42][41]
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Safeway

• Limit: Varies by location^[43]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[43]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card and personal check transactions; you must have written a check in the last six months.^[44][43]
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Vons

• Limit: Varies depending on the store^[45]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[45]
• Conditions: Only available for debit card and personal check transactions; you must have written a check in the last six months.^[46][45]
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ALDI

• Limit: Representatives were unable to confirm a companywide limit; your cash back options will appear at checkout.^[47][48][49]
• Available at self-checkout? Yes^[47]
• Conditions: Only available for qualifying cards^[48]
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Tip: If you need a larger amount in cash back, most businesses listed above have ATMs available on site. While ATMs generally come with a fee, they also tend to offer higher amounts of cash. You can also check out the list of stores that give the most cash back.

Stores That Don’t Offer Cash Back

Most grocery stores, pharmacies, and convenience stores offer cash back during checkout. However, most clothing, home goods, and home furnishings stores don’t.

I checked with representatives from each of the following stores to verify that they don’t offer cash back during checkout:

• AutoZone^[50]
• Burlington^[51]
• Circle K^[52]
• Costco^[53]
• Dunkin'^[54]
• Hobby Lobby^[55]
• Marshalls^[56]
• Michaels^[57]
• Petco^[58]
• RaceTrac^[59]
• Save A Lot^[60]
• Speedway^[61]
• Staples^[62]
• Stripes^[63]
• T.J. Maxx^[64]
• Wawa^[65]

FAQ

In Summary

You can get cash back at several convenience stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, superstores, and more.

Generally, stores offer this service for debit card transactions; some also allow cash back when paying with a credit card or personal check.

Feel free to drop your questions and comments below. It may help others to hear your experiences of getting cash back.