Electronic Benefits Transfer

How to use EBT?
- How to use EBT?
EBT cash benefits
- EBT cash benefits
Is EBT the same as a credit card?
- Is EBT the same as a credit card?
Programs using EBT
- Programs using EBT

Is EBT the same as a credit card?

An EBT is a card with a magnetic strip that is only issued to eligible recipients of SNAP and cash assistance. It is more like a debit card where each month the recipients will receive a particular amount depending on the income and size of the household.