No — Shipt does not accept EBT. Shipt is a same-day grocery delivery service owned by Target, and as of 2026 it has not been authorized by the USDA as a SNAP-eligible payment platform. EBT cards cannot be used to pay for Shipt orders, and Shipt has not announced plans to add EBT support.
This applies even if you’re ordering from a store that accepts EBT in-person — the payment restriction is on Shipt’s platform, not on the retailer.
Why Shipt Doesn’t Accept EBT
Shipt operates as a third-party delivery layer — it fulfills orders from stores like Target, Meijer, H-E-B, Costco, and others, but it processes payments independently through its own billing system. To accept EBT, a platform must receive USDA SNAP retailer authorization and integrate encrypted PIN-based EBT payment processing across its checkout flow.
Shipt has not completed this process. Notably, even though Target accepts EBT for in-store purchases and for Drive Up/Order Pickup orders, Shipt delivery orders placed through Target do not support EBT — the payment is processed by Shipt, not Target’s own EBT-authorized system.
What You Can Use Instead of Shipt for EBT Delivery
If you need grocery delivery and want to pay with EBT, here are the platforms that actually work:
Instacart — the largest EBT-enabled delivery platform. Accepts EBT at thousands of participating retailers in all 50 states, including many stores Shipt also serves (Meijer, Costco, H-E-B, and others). Look for the EBT SNAP label on any store tile. Full guide: does Instacart take EBT.
Walmart Grocery — EBT accepted for grocery delivery and pickup directly through Walmart.com and the Walmart app. No third-party platform needed.
Amazon Fresh — EBT accepted in 48 states for grocery delivery and pickup through Amazon Fresh. Prime membership required at $6.99/month for EBT cardholders. Full guide: can you use EBT on Amazon.
Target Drive Up / Order Pickup — even though Shipt delivery doesn’t accept EBT, Target’s own Drive Up and Order Pickup services do. Place the order through Target.com or the Target app, select Drive Up or Order Pickup, and pay with EBT. Full guide: does Target take EBT.
DoorDash — accepts EBT for grocery orders at select store partners (ALDI, Meijer, and others). See does DoorDash take EBT.
What You Can Do If You Rely on Shipt
If you’ve been using Shipt and need to shift to an EBT-compatible option, here’s the practical path:
For Target orders specifically — skip Shipt entirely and use Target’s own app. Place your grocery order and choose Drive Up (free curbside pickup) or Order Pickup (in-store pickup). Both accept EBT. If you need delivery to your home, Walmart or Instacart are the better options.
For Meijer — Meijer is available on Instacart with EBT at participating locations. Meijer also has its own pickup option that may accept EBT — check meijer.com directly.
For Costco — Costco is available on Instacart with EBT. In-store Costco also accepts EBT. See does Costco accept EBT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shipt accept EBT or SNAP cards?
No — Shipt does not accept EBT, SNAP, food stamps, or any EBT cash benefits. Shipt has not been authorized by the USDA as a SNAP payment platform and has not announced plans to add EBT support.
I’m ordering from Target through Shipt — can I pay with EBT?
No. Even though Target accepts EBT in-store and for Drive Up/Pickup, Shipt delivery orders process payment through Shipt’s own system, which does not support EBT. Use Target’s Drive Up instead — it’s free, curbside, and fully EBT-compatible.
Does Shipt accept EBT cash (TANF)?
No — neither SNAP food benefits nor EBT cash benefits are accepted on Shipt.
What’s the best EBT alternative to Shipt for same-day delivery?
Instacart is the closest equivalent — same-day delivery from many of the same stores, with full EBT support in all 50 states. See does Instacart take EBT for setup and participating stores.
Will Shipt ever accept EBT?
Shipt has not announced any plans or timeline for EBT support. Given that its parent company Target already has EBT infrastructure for its own platform, it’s technically possible in the future — but there is no confirmed roadmap.
For a full list of delivery platforms and stores that accept EBT, see grocery stores that take EBT. To check your SNAP eligibility, use the SNAP eligibility calculator.