EBT is currently being used in all states to issue food stamps and other benefits. All food stamp processing is currently being issued by government EBT departments.
How does it work?
The EBT card has dual capabilities in a retail environment. An EBT Food Stamp customer is able to purchase eligible food items from grocery stores and convenience stores with their benefit card, eliminating the traditional paper food stamp process.
The EBT card can also be used like a debit card for cash benefits. EBT card acceptance programs can be used by qualified EBT retailers driving increased traffic to their place of business. EBT transactions are PIN-based, just like debit cards.
Merchant Features/Benefits
- Eliminates paper processing of food stamps – no manual counting, bundling and depositing
- Transactions authorized online ensuring payment to the retailer
- Processing is similar to debit cards, providing a fast, easy transaction at the point-of-sale
- Efficient payment settlement for food stamps
- Minimal equipment requirements
- 24 hour-a-day, 365 day-a-year state customer service desk