Does Dollar General Do Cash Back? Fees, Requirements, etc Listed

Short Answer

Dollar General offers cash back for purchases made with a debit card or Discover credit card. The limit is $40, and you can get the cash in increments of $10. Fees vary by location. If you need a larger amount, you can make multiple transactions, but you will need to pay more fees. For more about Dollar General’s cash back policy, see below.

Does Dollar General Give Cash Back?

Dollar General offers cash back at the checkout register when you pay with a debit card.^[1] The store also accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover credit cards, though the rules for cash advances will vary based on the card issuer and the store. The only credit card that offers traditional cash-back options is Discover, with its “cash over” program that you can use at Dollar General.^[2] Other credit cards may allow you to get a cash advance at a store register, but this will come with high fees and interest. Our related research has more about Discover’s cash over program and other ways to get cash back from a credit card.

Dollar General’s cash-back rules are as follows:^[1]

Limit: $40 per transaction, in increments of $10
Fees: Variable; some locations charge a $2 fee, regardless of the amount. Others charge a $1 fee for $10 and $20 and a $1.50 fee for $30 and $40.
Requirements: You must pay with a debit card or Discover credit card, unless you want to use your credit card to get a cash advance. You cannot get cash back with check purchases.

If you want more cash back than Dollar General’s limit allows, you can split your goods into two or more separate purchases, swiping your debit card at the register each time, and selecting the cash-back option. Keep in mind, though, that you will have to pay the necessary fees for each transaction. If you need more cash and prefer to get it all in one transaction, you may want to check out our list of the stores that give the most cash back.

If there are no Dollar General stores in your area, or if you simply prefer to shop elsewhere, we also have the list of more than 60 places that offer cash back.