Does Safeway have a self-checkout?

For those whose haven’t been paying attention, the self-checkout is an automated register located near aisle one. The customer scans, bags and pays for the purchases without the help of a cashier. Sounds easy enough but don’t let that fool you. Self-checkout machines can be bossy.

How do I use Safeway self-checkout?

Press the Start button on the touchscreen.

1. If you have a club card, press the “club card” button or scan it on the reader.
2. Scanning an item will also start the self-checkout process.

What’s wrong with self-checkout?

A major concern about self checkout for both consumers and business owners is the lack of human contact. Both Consumer Reports and NCR Corp. found that customers enjoyed the speed but the lack of human interaction was a problem.

Can I pay with cash at Safeway?

Below are the accepted payment methods at Safeway stores: Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) Debit Cards. Cash.

Can you return food to Safeway?

Safeway allows customers to make returns or exchanges on most of their merchandise, as long as they have the receipt and are returning their purchases to the store location they originally shopped at. Both perishable and non-perishable items can be returned excluding Alcohol and baby formula.

How does a self service checkout work?

In self-checkout systems, the customer is typically required to:

1. Scan product barcodes where these exist.
2. Weigh products (such as fresh produce) without barcodes and select the variety on a touchscreen display.
3. Place all scanned items into a “bagging area”.

What are the disadvantages of self-service?

Disadvantages of Self-service

• Customers are not always in good position to check their goods properly.
• It encourages pilfering.
• Does not, promote personal attention to customers.
• No credit is offered to customers.
• It is capital intensive to operate, as it requires large space.