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At the Supermarket Checkout

Use these simple phrases when you pay at the supermarket.

Key Phrases

Voice
Finding the end of the line · 2 ways to say it

Excuse me, is this the line?

polite

US English. Say this to the last person.

Are you in the queue?

neutral

UK English. Good for asking directly.

Asking for bags · 2 ways to say it

Can I have a bag, please?

polite

Use when you have many items.

Two bags, please.

neutral

Short and natural.

Showing a loyalty card

Here is my store card.

neutral

Hand your card to the staff.

Choosing how to pay · 2 ways to say it

Can I pay by card?

neutral

Ask this before you pay.

Cash, please.

casual

A fast answer for the cashier.

Asking for a receipt · 2 ways to say it

Can I have the receipt, please?

polite

Good for checking your money.

Receipt, please.

casual

Quick and easy.

Getting help at self-checkout · 2 ways to say it

Excuse me, I need help.

polite

Say this to a staff member.

This machine is not working.

neutral

Use when the screen stops.

Practice Dialogue

Cashier
Hi. Do you have a store card?
Customer
No, I don't.
Cashier
Do you need bags?
Customer
Yes. Two bags, please.
Cashier
Okay. You can pay now.
Customer
Can I pay by card?
Cashier
Sure. Put your card here.
Customer
Okay.
Cashier
Do you want your receipt?
Customer
No receipt, thanks.
Cashier
Have a good day.

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