Check online
- Open the Foodland-referred balance checker.
- Enter the 16-digit card number without spaces.
- Enter the 4-digit PIN beneath the scratch-off foil.
- Enter your email address and submit the form.
CANADA GIFT CARD BALANCE GUIDE
Check Foodland Gift Card Balance
Check a Foodland or Grocery Essentials gift-card balance online using the Sobeys-operated checker, in a participating store or by phone—then review card-number and PIN help, troubleshooting and cash-value options.
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The Foodland-referred checker requests the 16-digit card number without spaces, the 4-digit PIN and an email address. Cards without a PIN must be checked in store.
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OFFICIAL BALANCE CHECK
How to Check a Foodland Gift Card Balance
Foodland provides online, in-store and telephone options for checking a participating Foodland or Grocery Essentials gift-card balance.
Check in store
- Bring the physical gift card to a participating store.
- Ask customer service or a cashier for a balance inquiry.
- Use this option when the card does not have a PIN.
- Keep the card until the balance is confirmed.
Check by phone
- Call 1-800-832-0717.
- Follow the gift-card balance prompts.
- Have the gift card available.
- Enter or provide only the information requested.
Ready to check the current balance?
Use the Foodland-referred Grocery Essentials balance checker.
Open Official Balance Checker
CARD DETAILS
Where to Find the Foodland Card Number and PIN
The online checker requires a 16-digit gift-card number and a separate 4-digit PIN.
- Enter the full 16-digit card number without spaces.
- Find the 4-digit PIN beneath the scratch-off foil.
- Scratch carefully so the PIN numbers are not removed.
- Enter the PIN carefully because an incorrect PIN can lock the card.
Cards without a PIN
The online checker directs customers with a card that does not have a PIN to visit a participating store for a balance inquiry.
COMMON PROBLEMS
Foodland Gift Card Balance Troubleshooting
Try these Foodland-specific checks before assuming the card has no remaining value.
The card number is rejected
Confirm that you entered all 16 digits and removed every space from the card number.
The PIN does not work
Re-enter the 4-digit PIN carefully. Repeated incorrect PIN attempts can lock the card.
The card does not have a PIN
Bring the card to a participating Foodland or other listed grocery-banner store for a balance check.
The card was lost or damaged
Protect the card like cash. Keep proof of purchase, although the remaining value may not be replaceable.
STILL HAVE AN UNUSED BALANCE?
Don’t plan to use your Foodland gift card?
Submit the card for a verification-first review and receive a non-binding offer when the brand and balance are eligible.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Foodland Gift Card Balance FAQ
How do I check a Foodland gift-card balance online?
Enter the 16-digit card number without spaces, the 4-digit PIN and your email address in the Foodland-referred Grocery Essentials balance checker.
Where is the Foodland gift-card PIN?
The 4-digit PIN is beneath the scratch-off foil. Scratch carefully so the numbers are not removed.
What happens if I enter the wrong PIN?
The official checker warns that entering an incorrect PIN can lock the gift card.
How do I check a card without a PIN?
Bring the physical gift card to a participating store and ask customer service or a cashier to check the balance.
Do Foodland gift cards expire?
Foodland states that participating grocery gift cards have no expiry date and no fees.