Introduction
Digital payments are the means to make our lives cash & card free. Apple Pay is a contactless, digital payment service provided by Apple Inc. The payments can be done only through apple devices like iPhones, Apple watches, Macbooks, iPads, etc. This service is not available on any android or windows device. It is quick and easy to use. How Sprouts Use Apple Pay?-Know
Yes, Apple pay is acceptable at Sprouts Farmers Market. Over 85 percent of retailers accept apple pay. The App uses the Apple cash, credit, or debit card stored in the Wallet app to make the payments. This mode of payment works anywhere that accepts digital payments. Apple payments are accepted at ATMs, vending machines, grocery stores, restaurants, subway stations, taxis, liquor & wine shops, online stores, and many more. Apple Inc. partners with many famous brands and franchises like McDonald’s, Dunkin Donuts, Bloomingdales, Best Buy, KFC, Walgreen’s, Staples, Office Depot, Taco Bell, and Trader Joe’s, etc. Apple pay ensures a secure and contactless payment service in all the above-mentioned stores. Although Apple pay is widely accepted in the US, there are certain retailers where Apple pay is not accepted. These retailers include Kroger, Walmart, Dick’s sporting goods, Home Depot, CVS, and Rite-Aid. It is a quick and user-friendly mode of payment. To make the payment, open the wallet app on your Apple device, select the option pay, then enter the payment amount and tap pay now. It can be used by people of any age group without any hassle. It also offers services like Pay Later (to make the payment later on a date suitable to you), Cancel payment (if you make payment to a wrong person or pay extra), Schedule payment (if you need to send a timely & fixed amount of money to someone. For instance, your monthly rent, loan payment, etc.)
Sprouts And Apple Pay
Sprouts Farmers Market is a supermarket chain that offers natural and organic food products. It is privately owned by “The Boney Family”. It supplies fresh groceries, meat, seafood, frozen food, food supplements, dairy products, baked products, etc. Its headquarter is located in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. It is famous for offering products free from artificial colors, preservatives, and flavors. It operates on a “zero waste” policy. Sprouts Farmers Market is known to provide products at a relatively lower price than other food chains. As of February 2020 Sprouts has opened 340 stores in 22 states of the US.
In 2021, Sprouts officially declared Apple pay to be one of the modes of digital payment for their customers across the US. The iPhone 5s and above are suitable for making payments in Sprouts through Apple Pay.
How To Use Apple Pay In Sprouts
Follow the following steps to make the payment:
- Add your debit/credit card to the wallet app
- Open the wallet app on your device ( iPhone)
- Scan/ tap on the POS machine in the Sprout store
- Your phone screen will show an approved payment.
Advantages Of Using Apple Pay In Sprouts
- Avoids the hassle to carry cash or a variety of cards
- Offers cash back on every purchase made
- Offers additional discounts
- Make the payment process secure and quick
- It reduces the chances of manual error during checkouts
- Makes us less dependent on cash for payments
- Saves time & manpower
Disadvantages Of Using Apple Pay
- Increased chances of cyber scams
- Chances of making payments with increased amount and then requesting for cancellation.
- Increased chances of getting personal information leaked.
- Hackers can easily bypass the contactless limit.
- It can be confusing for new users. Hence, they prefer the traditional mode of payment like cash, credit, or debit cards.
- With an increasing number of contactless debit & credit cards, people prefer them instead of apple pay.
Conclusion
Apple pay is a widely popular mode of digital payment. It is quick, efficient, and user-friendly. It has made our lives hassle-free by reducing our dependence on cash to make payments. Now, we don’t need to worry about getting change while shopping. In times to come, if Apple works on the loopholes discussed then, it can be an intricate part of payment facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do Sprouts accept payments from other payment apps?
Yes, Sprouts accept other payment apps like Samsung pay, Android pay, Visa, American Express, and Master Card.
- How much cash back do Sprouts offer while making a payment through Apple Pay?
Sprouts offer about 3% cash back on every transaction being made. It can vary depending on the offer prevailing at that time.
- How is Sprouts Farmers Market cheaper than other retailers?
Sprouts follow a marketing strategy where it offers products at 20-30% lesser price along with aggressive advertising. This strategy ensures higher sales and less waste.
- Do Sprouts offer home delivery?
Yes, it offers same-day delivery through instacart. The delivery can be as fast as within 1 hour.
