Hy-Vee will now accept PayPal, Venmo at checkout

The grocery giant made the announcement Monday afternoon. (Facebook/Hy-Vee Bloomington)

By WMBD TV

BLOOMINGTON – Hy-Vee announced on Monday that PayPal and Venmo will now be accepted for payment.

According to a Hy-Vee news release, PayPal and Venmo will be available for Hy-Vee customers using the Aisles Online platform for all grocery and delivery orders.

“Our Aisles Online platform has continued to evolve alongside our customers’ needs since we launched this service,” said Jody Gosch, chief technology officer and executive vice president at Hy-Vee. “With this new integration of PayPal and Venmo, we can help customers make their Aisles Online shopping even easier and faster than before.”

Hy-Vee hopes to streamline the checkout process and make it easier for customers using different payment options.

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