Aldi drops ban on credit cards

Fast-expanding grocery chain Aldi is making it even easier for consumers to shop its no-frills stores.



The European chain has announced it will now accept credit cards – including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express – at all of its stores across the country.



"As Aldi continues to evolve by expanding its product lines and moving into new markets, the way we do business will continue to evolve as well," said Jason Hart, CEO, Aldi. "We care about being able to make our customers' shopping experiences simpler and better every time they come to see us; and offering them the convenience of using their credit cards will help us do just that."



Beyond the convenience of accepting credit cards, the exclusive products that line the Aldi aisles are changing to meet shoppers' lifestyles. Recently, thanks to customer feedback, Aldi made a big move to get rid of added MSG, certified synthetic colors and partially hydrogenated oils from Aldi exclusive food brands, which make up 90 percent of the foods Aldi offers.



"One thing that will never change at Aldi is our unmatched shopping experience. Our customers will continue to save money on the high-quality groceries they buy the most," said Hart.



Later this month, Aldi will launch its first stores in Southern California. By the end of 2018, there will be nearly 2,000 ALDI stores from coast-to-coast and 45 million customers each month to share the Aldi love for premium quality groceries at the lowest possible prices.



Aldi operates nearly 1,500 US stores in 32 states.