Does Costco Take EBT in Ohio?

In today’s post we’re going to provide you with information about one of our most frequently asked questions – Does Costco Take EBT in Ohio?

Costco Wholesale Corporation is an American multinational corporation that operates a chain of membership-only big-box retail stores. As of 2020, Costco was the fifth largest retailer in the world and the world’s largest retailer of choice and prime beef, organic foods, and rotisserie chicken.

The company has 558 store locations in the United States (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico).

In order to shop at a Costco location, you must be a member. This means paying the $60 annual fee for the everyday Gold Star option.

However, there are more expensive Executive and Business membership levels available.

One of the biggest draws to Costco for shoppers is rotisserie chicken.

Costco sells 60 million rotisserie chickens every year at $4.99 each.

EBT Cards are accepted as a form of payment at Costco stores, including Costco store locations in Ohio.

There are currently 12 Costco stores in Ohio. For a full list of Costco locations that accept EBT in Ohio, keep reading below.

Table of Contents:

• Does Costco Take EBT in Ohio?
• How To Use SNAP EBT at Costco
• Costco Store Locations in Ohio
• Does Costco Accept EBT Online?

Does Costco Take EBT in Ohio? Yes! Here’s How:

Using an EBT card at Costco is quick and easy. You don’t even have to separate your grocery items from your non-grocery items. All you have to do to use your EBT at Costco is swipe the card.

After that, you can easily choose between paying with your SNAP/EBT benefits or paying with your credit/debit card or cash.

How To Use SNAP EBT at Costco

Using an EBT card at Costco is quick and easy. You don’t even have to separate your grocery items from your non-grocery items.

All you have to do to use your EBT at Costco is swipe the card.

Here’s how:

To use EBT at Costco, here are a few easy steps to remember:

1. When it’s time to pay, swipe your EBT card in the point of sale machine
2. You will then have to enter your PIN
3. If you do not have enough money in your EBT account to cover SNAP-eligible items, the machine will then ask if you want to use
   a credit/debit card or cash to pay for the rest of the items.
4. Also, if you have non-SNAP eligible items in your cart, you will be able to use a credit/debit card or cash to pay for them.
5. In some cases, you will be asked to show a photo ID to confirm you are the cardholder.

To check the balance on your EBT Card before you shop, see our post on How to Check the Balance on Ohio Food Stamps EBT Card.

Costco Store Locations in Ohio

Here’s the list of Costco stores in Ohio. Scroll down to find a Costco Store near you.

Avon

35804 DETROIT ROAD
AVON, OH 44011-1681

Phone: (440) 930-0103
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm

Boston Heights

6720 BASS PRO DR
BOSTON HEIGHTS, OH 44236-1198

Phone: (330) 341-7000
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm

Centerville

5300 CORNERSTONE NORTH BLVD
CENTERVILLE, OH 45440-2268

Phone: (937) 640-6000
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm

Columbus

1500 GEMINI PL
COLUMBUS, OH 43240-7002

Phone: (614) 987-1900
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm

Columbus – Northwest

7300 STATE ROUTE 161 E
PLAIN CITY, OH 43064-9276

Phone: (614) 733-5002
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm

Deerfield

9691 WATERSTONE BLVD
CINCINNATI, OH 45249-8220

Phone: (513) 774-0024
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm

Easton

3888 STELZER RD
COLUMBUS, OH 43219-3044

Phone: (614) 934-6211
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm

Mayfield Heights

1409 GOLDEN GATE BLVD
CLEVELAND, OH 44124-1808

Phone: (440) 544-1350
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm

Perrysburg

26400 DIXIE HWY
PERRYSBURG, OH 43551-1967

Phone: (567) 368-6000
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm

Springdale

1100 E KEMPER RD
SPRINGDALE, OH 45246-3321

Phone: (513) 346-7943
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm

Strongsville

16690 ROYALTON RD
STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136-4433

Phone: (440) 783-3415
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm

Toledo

3405 W CENTRAL AVE
TOLEDO, OH 43606-1402

Phone: (419) 381-5000
Hours
M-F 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm

Does Costco Accept EBT Online?

You can use your EBT card at Costco stores, but you cannot use it to pay for Costco online orders.

However, you can use your Ohio EBT Card online on Amazon to purchase groceries.

Additionally, the following grocery stores also take Ohio SNAP EBT online:

• ALDI
• BJs Wholesale Club
• Dave’s Supermarket
• Earth Fare
• Giant Eagle
• Lucky’s
• Meijer
• Sam’s Club Scan and Go
• Walmart

See our post on how to use Ohio Direction EBT at Trader Joe’s.

What Can I Buy with an Ohio Food Stamps Card?

Here is the list of items you can and cannot purchase with your Ohio SNAP EBT benefits:

Does Costco Take EBT in Ohio? Summary

We hope our answer to the question “Does Costco Take EBT in Ohio?” was helpful to you!

If you have more questions about your EBT or SNAP Benefits, please let us know in the comments section below.

Be sure to check out our other articles about Ohio SNAP and Ohio EBT, including:

Ohio SNAP Office Locations
Ohio Food Stamps Balance and Login
SNAP Benefits increase for Ohio Recipients
How to file an Appeal for Food Stamps in Ohio