EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is a system that allows eligible individuals to receive government assistance, such as food stamps (SNAP), electronically. Instead of carrying paper vouchers or checks, recipients have an EBT card, similar to a debit card, which is loaded with funds each month. They can use this card at authorized retail stores to buy food and other authorized items. The system ensures secure, easy access to benefits, reduces fraud, and simplifies transactions by electronically managing the distribution and use of public assistance funds.