Where can I use a health care card?

Asked by: Brandyn Morar  |  Last update: June 11, 2025
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Employees can use their HSA, FSA or HRA cards to pay for qualified medical expenses wherever Visa Debit cards are accepted.

Where can I use my health care spending card?

You can use it to pay by phone, the Web, or at any eligible provider or merchant that accepts MasterCard. Here are some of the highlights: It's connected to your flexible spending account (FSA).

Can I use my care card anywhere?

The CareCredit Rewards Mastercard can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted online.

Where can I use my care card?

Notable Places to Use Your CareCredit Credit Card
  • 250,000 healthcare providers in the U.S.
  • Walgreens.
  • Walmart (health, wellness, and personal care items)
  • Rite Aid.
  • Sam's Club (health, wellness, and personal care items)

Can I use my care card at Walmart?

Yes, you can use your CareCredit credit card for qualifying, in-store purchases at all Walmart Store locations, including Walmart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets, across the United States (does not include Gas Stations or Walmart.com). Search for your nearest location here.

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Can you use a care card for anything?

You may use your card at any participating retailer. You do not need a prescription and do not need to go to the pharmacy window. Remember to take your card with you — you will need the card to pay for your eligible items.

Can I use my care card for gas?

The Synchrony Car Care credit card is accepted at over 1 million auto merchant locations nationwide 1 including parts, repair, gas, services and more. However, it also comes with additional perks you may not be aware of.

Can I buy groceries with a CareCredit card?

Your CareCredit credit card is accepted at select Albertsons Companies grocery and pharmacy store locations. With over 2,200 Albertsons Companies locations, you have more ways to stock up on certain eligible health, wellness and personal care items!

What does the care card pay for?

The card can also be used for elective medical procedures that are not covered by traditional insurance plans. Some of the medical procedures and wellness services that the card can be used for include vision care, cosmetic surgery, dermatology services, dental services, and hearing care.

What is a care card used for?

What can you use CareCredit credit card for? Your CareCredit credit card can be used at over 270,000 locations nationwide for a variety of health and wellness services including dentistry, veterinary, cosmetic treatments, skin care, chiropractic care, hearing care and more.

Can I use care card at Walgreens?

Yes, you can use your CareCredit card at all Walgreens and Duane Reade locations across the United States.

Can I use my health pays card anywhere?

Card cannot be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. See Cardholder Agreement for complete usage restrictions. Call 1-866-809-1091 to check your current My Health Pays® rewards balance.

Can I withdraw money from my health care spending card?

You can't withdraw money from an ATM

The easiest way to be sure your purchases are eligible is to shop at a store that exclusively sell FSA-eligible items (hint: FSAstore.com).

What is a health care debit card?

Your Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) debit card* makes it quick and easy to pay for eligible healthcare expenses. When you swipe your card at checkout, choose "credit" (even though it isn't a credit card). Your entire FSA annual election amount is available on the first day of your plan year.

What stores can I use my spending account card?

For the most part, your FSA card should work where it makes sense: at locations like pharmacies, vision centers, doctor and dentist offices, and so on. But if you try to use your card at a restaurant or bike shop, even if that bike shop happens to sell FSA eligible bandages, chances are your card won't work.

Can I buy dog food with CareCredit card?

Can I use my CareCredit account to buy my pet food? You can pay for pet food using your CareCredit card as long as it is doctor-recommended and purchased from your veterinarian's office.

What counts as grocery stores for credit card?

According to Capital One, the grocery stores category includes:
  • Supermarkets.
  • Specialty markets.
  • Dairy product stores.
  • Meat lockers.
  • Freezers.

Can I use my CareCredit card for vitamins?

Over-the-Counter Products

You can also use CareCredit for over-the-counter (OTC) medications and various health and wellness products. Some of these items include: Vitamins and supplements.

What are the cons to CareCredit?

There are a few cons to using CareCredit, including: Higher interest rates after zero-interest promotional offer. After the zero-interest promotional period, the CareCredit interest rate zooms to Prime +18.99. As of early March 2024, the interest rate on CareCredit debt under this repayment plan was as high as 29.99%.

Can I use CareCredit at Walmart for food?

Yes, you can use your CareCredit Credit Card at Walmart, besides other locations.

What else can I use my CareCredit card for?

​Use your card in the CareCredit network for costs including doctor visits, veterinary care, dentistry, specialists, retail locations, and more.

What can I buy with my health care spending card?

You can spend FSA funds to pay deductibles and copayments, but not for insurance premiums. You can spend FSA funds on prescription medications, as well as over-the-counter medicines with a doctor's prescription. Reimbursements for insulin are allowed without a prescription.

What does the care card buy?

The Care Cash card can be used to cover copays or other cost sharing for certain eligible In Network services, including: UnitedHealth Premium® providers visits. Primary care physician visits. Urgent care visits.

Does Walgreens accept care card?

Yes, you can use your CareCredit credit card at all Walgreens and Duane Reade locations across the United States.