Arriving at Aldi without a quarter to unlock a shopping cart is a common frustration. Fortunately, the fix is usually just a few steps away — and in most cases, Aldi staff are already prepared for exactly this situation.
In brief
- —Most Aldi stores keep spare quarters or tokens at the register
- —A returning shopper can hand over their freed quarter
- —A house key may also work as a cart-unlocking alternative
Aldi staff keep spare quarters at the register for this exact situation
The quickest solution when you have no quarter is to head straight to the nearest Aldi register or find the cart corral attendant. According to the guide, most Aldi stores keep a small jar of plastic cart tokens or spare quarters at the checkout specifically for customers who forget.
