TECH-savvy customers at Kroger-owned Ralphs are getting new capabilities to help with the shopping experience.
Ralphs is famous in Southern California and has been around for over a century since the opening of its Los Angeles store in 1873.
In the late 1990s, the grocery store chain merged with Kroger and became one of its most significant subsidiaries.
As Ralphs is known for its innovation, it is now continuing with the technology trend by accepting Apple Pay.
The company started taking the form of payment at all 184 Ralphs locations starting on Tuesday, November 8, an employee at a local store told The Sun.
However, not all Kroger shoppers will be able to benefit.
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According to an email from a spokesperson, stores with the Kroger name will not be accepting Apple pay.
It’s unclear if it will decide to do so in the future.
As of right now, Kroger shoppers are encouraged to use what's called Kroger Pay.
This allows customers to scan a QR code to pay with their card saved in the Kroger app at checkout.
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The only other Kroger subsidiary to accept Apple Pay is QFC in the Northwest, according to the Mac Rumors website.
What is Apple Pay?
Apple Pay is a payment method that replaces the need for physical cards and cash.
Customers can use the payment in-store, online, in apps, or can send cash to other users.
There are no fees to use and it works with major credit and debit cards from banks around the world.
Apple Pay is now accepted by more than 90 percent of U.S. retailers, according to a company press release.
Stores like Trader Joe's, Costco, Whole Foods, Disney, Dunkin', and others started taking the payment method since its inception in 2014.
Setting up Apple Pay
To start using Apple Pay, click on your Wallet app and hit the "+" icon.
This will allow you to add a credit or debit card to Apple Pay, either choosing a card already on file or scanning one in with the camera app.
It can also be set up by using the prompts when setting up a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Cards are typically set up and authorized in just a few moments but just note that some may require a phone call, app download or email verification before they can be added.
Up to eight cards can be registered with Apple Pay at one time.
Once your card is verified, you will be able to start using the payment method.
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