Phone number to check food stamp balance

When paying for groceries, the FNS customer's card is run through an electronic reader or a point of sale terminal (POS), and the recipient enters the PIN to access the account. If there are benefits in the account, the recipient's account is debited for the amount of the purchase. The store receipt shows the amount of benefits remaining in the recipient's account.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What number do I call to check my Georgia EBT balance?
What is the 1 800 food stamp number Alabama?
How do I check my food stamp balance in Oklahoma?
What is the 1 800 food stamp number MD?

What is Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)
The Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) program helps families purchase food for children whose access to free or reduced-priced meals at school has been impacted by COVID-19. The purpose of P-EBT program is to provide a food assistance benefit for North Carolina (NC) households with students that are always not attending school in a brick-and-mortar building. Families do not need to apply for P-EBT. Eligibility for P-EBT will be determined through student and learning circumstances during the 2020 – 2021 school year. For more information about P-EBT and who is eligible to receive this benefit please visit www.ncdhhs.gov/pebt.

EBT Issuance Information
Your EBT benefits will be available on the same day each month according to the last digit of your social security number, even if that day is on weekend or holiday.

If your SSN ends in:Your benefits will be available after 6 a.m. on the:13rd day of every month25th day of every month37th day of every month49th day of every month511th day of every month613th day of every month715th day of every month817th day of every month919th day of every month021st day of every month

Benefits are available on the 3rd day of every month if you do not have a Social Security Number.

Remember to check your balance before you shop.
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) are not issued following the same timeframe as regular FNS benefits on an EBT card. For more information on P-EBT and when benefits will be issued, please visit www.ncdhhs.gov/pebt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do if my card is lost or stolen?
If your card is lost or stolen report it immediately by calling 1-888-622-7328. You can speak or press your answers such as yes, no or card number into the telephone. Say each number separately. For example: 30 is “three zero”; 57 is “five seven”.

How do I change my PIN?
To change your PIN, call the toll-free number on the back of your EBT card. Follow the automated instructions to change the PIN. Assistance is available from a customer service representative 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What if I forgot my PIN?
If you forget your PIN, you must call 1-888-622-7328 to get a new PIN. If you try to use the wrong PIN four times in a row, you will be required to select a new PIN or wait until after 12:01 a.m. the next day to try again.

How can I check my balance?
There are several ways to check FNS balances 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Using your card number, you can:

Call 1-888-622-7328.
Visit www.ebtedge.com. Click on More Information under EBT Cardholders.
Download the ebtEDGE mobile app. The app is available as a free download on the Apple Store and Google Play.

What number do I call to check my Georgia EBT balance?

If you have questions about your balance, or want to create, access and/or manage your account online: For EPPIC, visit www.eppicard.com or call the automated customer service center at 1-800-656-1347. For EBT, visit www.ConnectEBT.com/gaebtclient/ or call the automated customer service center at 1-888-421-3281.

What is the 1 800 food stamp number Alabama?

Call the P-EBT customer service hotline at 1-800-410-5827 or live chat with a specialist by clicking the red tab at the bottom of this page. Support specialists are available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.