The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, often referred to as a food stamp card, to help low-income households buy nutritious food. Learning how to check your EBT balance or SNAP balance is crucial for managing your grocery budget effectively.
This guide details how to check your food stamp balance across all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam using online portals, phone calls, store receipts, or ATMs.
Checking Your EBT Balance or SNAP Balance: State-by-State Details
The table below outlines how to check your SNAP balance or EBT balance in each state and territory, covering online portals/apps, phone numbers, and in-person options (store receipts, ATMs, or SNAP offices). Always use official resources, verifiable through the USDA SNAP State Directory (www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory), to safely check your food stamp balance.
| State/Territory | Online Portal/App for EBT/SNAP Balance | Phone Number for EBT/SNAP Balance | Store Receipts/ATMs/In-Person | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | www.connectebt.com (ConnectEBT app) | 1-800-997-8888 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work (check with hotline); visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Alaska | www.ebt.acs-inc.com (ConnectEBT or Fresh EBT app) | 1-888-997-8111 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Arizona | www.ebt.az.gov (ebtEDGE app) | 1-888-997-9333 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Arkansas | www.connectebt.com (ConnectEBT app) | 1-800-997-9999 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| California | www.benefitscal.com or www.ebt.ca.gov (BenefitsCal or Fresh EBT app) | 1-877-328-9677 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Golden State Advantage card; may reimburse stolen benefits if reported promptly |
| Colorado | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-888-328-2656 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Colorado Quest Card |
| Connecticut | www.connect.ct.gov (MyDSS or ebtEDGE app) | 1-888-328-2666 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Benefits expire after 274 days of inactivity |
| Delaware | www.connectebt.com (ConnectEBT app) | 1-800-526-9099 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| District of Columbia | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-888-304-9167 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Florida | www.myflorida.com/accessflorida or www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE or ConnectEBT app) | 1-888-356-3281 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Benefits deposited by 6 AM on scheduled day |
| Georgia | www.connectebt.com (ConnectEBT app) | 1-888-421-3281 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Guam | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-866-311-4288 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Hawaii | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-888-328-4292 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Idaho | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-888-432-4328 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Illinois | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-800-678-5465 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Indiana | www.connectebt.com (ConnectEBT app) | 1-877-768-7235 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Iowa | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-877-347-5678 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Kansas | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-800-997-6666 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Kentucky | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-888-432-3555 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Louisiana | www.connectebt.com (ConnectEBT app) | 1-888-997-1117 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Maine | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-800-477-7428 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Maryland | www.connectebt.com (ConnectEBT app) | 1-800-332-6347 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | May reimburse stolen benefits if reported promptly |
| Massachusetts | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE or DTA Connect app) | 1-800-997-2555 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Michigan | www.michigan.gov/mibridges (MI Bridges or ebtEDGE app) | 1-888-678-8914 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Minnesota | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-888-997-2227 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Uses three-digit security code; transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Mississippi | www.connectebt.com (ConnectEBT app) | 1-800-948-3050 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Missouri | www.mydss.mo.gov (MyDSS or ebtEDGE app) | 1-800-997-7777 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Montana | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-866-850-1556 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Nebraska | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-877-247-6328 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Nevada | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-866-281-2443 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| New Hampshire | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-888-997-9777 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| New Jersey | www.connectebt.com (ConnectEBT app) | 1-800-997-3333 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| New Mexico | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-800-283-4465 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| New York | www.ebtedge.com or www.mybenefits.ny.gov (ebtEDGE or myBenefits app) | 1-888-328-6399 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Hotline supports multiple languages |
| North Carolina | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-888-622-7328 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| North Dakota | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-800-630-4655 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Ohio | www.connectebt.com (ConnectEBT app) | 1-866-386-3071 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Ohio Direction Card |
| Oklahoma | www.connectebt.com (ConnectEBT app) | 1-888-328-6551 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Oregon | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-888-997-4447 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Pennsylvania | www.connectebt.com (ConnectEBT or myCOMPASS PA app) | 1-888-328-7366 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Offers Card Lock feature to freeze card |
| Puerto Rico | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-866-311-4288 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Rhode Island | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-888-979-9939 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Five or more replacement card requests may trigger fraud investigation |
| South Carolina | www.connectebt.com (ConnectEBT app) | 1-800-554-5268 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| South Dakota | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-800-604-5099 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Tennessee | www.connectebt.com (ConnectEBT app) | 1-888-997-9444 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Texas | www.yourtexasbenefits.com (Your Texas Benefits app) | 1-800-777-7328 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Utah | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-800-997-4444 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | |
| Vermont | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-800-914-8605 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Virgin Islands | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-866-311-4288 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Virginia | www.connectebt.com (ConnectEBT app) | 1-866-281-2448 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Offers options to block out-of-state or online transactions |
| Washington | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-888-328-9271 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| West Virginia | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-866-545-6502 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Wisconsin | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-877-415-5164 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Transaction history may not include retailer details |
| Wyoming | www.ebtedge.com (ebtEDGE app) | 1-800-997-1111 | Receipts show balance; ATMs may work; visit SNAP office | Uses Smartcards; transaction history may not include retailer details |
Details on Checking Methods
Checking Your EBT Balance Online
To check your EBT balance or SNAP balance online, use state-specific portals like ConnectEBT or ebtEDGE, or apps such as Fresh EBT. You’ll need your 16-digit EBT card number, PIN, and sometimes your SSN or case number to register or log in (e.g., User ID of 4–35 characters and password of 6–8 characters with one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, and one number in some states). This method is convenient for tracking your food stamp balance and transaction history.
- Tips:
- Download apps from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Propel’s Fresh EBT app is a secure third-party option for checking your SNAP balance in many states.
- Some states (e.g., Pennsylvania, Minnesota) offer a card lock feature to secure your account.
- Transaction history may not include retailer details in some states; keep receipts for records.
Checking Your SNAP Balance Over the Phone
To check your food stamp balance by phone, call the toll-free number listed for your state and enter your 16-digit EBT card number when prompted. Some states, like Florida, provide details of your last 10 transactions. This is a quick way to verify your EBT balance without internet access.
- Tips:
- Save your state’s number for easy access.
- Use a secure phone to avoid interception.
- Report suspected fraud via this number to deactivate your card. States like California and Ohio allow locking/unlocking your card by phone.
Using Store Receipts and ATMs to Check Your Food Stamp Card Balance
You can check your SNAP balance in person at a store or, in some cases, an ATM, which is helpful if you lack online or phone access.
- Store Receipts: After a SNAP purchase, your receipt shows your remaining food stamp balance, store name, and location. You can also ask a cashier to swipe your EBT card at a POS terminal for a balance receipt without making a purchase.
- ATMs: Some states allow you to check your EBT balance at ATMs displaying the Quest logo using your card and PIN. Confirm with your state’s hotline, as fees may apply (e.g., 85 cents per transaction after two free withdrawals in D.C.). Avoid ATMs to reduce skimming risks.
- In-Person at SNAP Offices: Visit your local SNAP office with your EBT card or case number to check your SNAP balance. Verify office hours and appointment needs via the USDA directory.
- Tips:
- Ensure stores or ATMs are SNAP-authorized.
- Check your balance frequently to monitor for unauthorized transactions.
- Keep receipts to track spending, as some portals lack detailed retailer information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I check my food stamp balance online?
To check your food stamp balance online, visit your state’s official EBT portal, such as www.connectebt.com, www.ebtedge.com, or state-specific sites like www.yourtexasbenefits.com for Texas. Log in or register using your 16-digit EBT card number, PIN, and sometimes your Social Security Number or case number. You can also use secure apps like ConnectEBT, ebtEDGE, or Propel’s Fresh EBT to check your SNAP balance. Always ensure you’re on an official website or app, verifiable through the USDA SNAP State Directory (www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory), to avoid scams.
How can I check my EBT balance by phone?
To check your EBT balance by phone, call your state’s toll-free customer service number, which is listed on the back of your EBT card or in state-specific resources. Follow the automated prompts and enter your 16-digit card number to hear your current SNAP balance. For example, in Florida, calling 1-888-356-3281 provides your balance and recent transactions. Use a secure phone to protect your information and never share your PIN with unsolicited callers.
What do I do if my EBT card is blocked due to inactivity?
If your EBT card is blocked due to inactivity, typically after 274 days without use, contact your state’s EBT customer service hotline to reactivate it. You may need to verify your identity with details like your card number or Social Security Number. Once reactivated, you can check your SNAP balance online, by phone, or at a store. To prevent future blocks, make a small purchase every 9 months to keep your account active.
How do I check my food stamp balance if there’s an error?
If you notice an error in your food stamp balance, report it within 90 days by calling your state’s EBT customer service hotline, such as 1-888-356-3281 in Florida. Provide supporting evidence, like receipts or transaction details, to resolve the issue. If an adjustment is made and you disagree, you can request a fair hearing within 90 days. Regularly checking your EBT balance helps identify errors early.
Can I check my SNAP balance at an ATM?
In some states, you can check the cash benefit portion of your EBT balance at ATMs displaying the Quest logo by using your card and PIN. Contact your state’s EBT hotline to confirm availability, as fees may apply, such as 85 cents per transaction after two free withdrawals in the District of Columbia. For safety, prefer online or phone methods to check your SNAP balance to avoid potential skimming risks at ATMs.
What should I do if my EBT card is lost or stolen?
If your EBT card is lost or stolen, immediately call your state’s EBT customer service hotline, such as 1-866-281-2448 in Virginia, to deactivate the card and request a replacement, which typically arrives in 5–7 business days. Your remaining SNAP balance will transfer to the new card. Report theft within 30–45 days, depending on your state, for potential reimbursement of stolen benefits, applicable in some states for thefts between October 2022 and December 20, 2024.
Can someone else check my EBT balance for me?
An authorized representative, designated in writing through your state’s SNAP office, can check your food stamp balance using your 16-digit EBT card number and PIN. Household members can also use your card with the PIN to verify the balance. For security, only share your PIN with trusted individuals to protect your SNAP balance from unauthorized access.
Tips to Protect Your EBT Balance or SNAP Balance
Protecting your EBT balance or SNAP balance from theft, such as skimming or phishing, is critical. Follow these steps to stay secure:
- Keep Your PIN Secret: Never share your PIN or write it on your card. Avoid simple PINs like 1234 or your birth date. States like Minnesota block common PINs for added security.
- Change Your PIN Regularly: Update your PIN monthly via your state’s portal, app, or hotline (e.g., 1-888-622-7328 in North Carolina).
- Freeze Your Card: States like Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Connecticut offer a card lock feature to freeze your card when not in use, protecting your SNAP balance. Check your state’s portal or app.
- Monitor Transactions: Regularly check your EBT balance and transaction history to spot unauthorized activity. Report issues to your state’s EBT hotline immediately.
- Report Theft Promptly: If your card is lost or stolen, call your state’s hotline to deactivate it. Some states (e.g., California, Maryland) may reimburse stolen benefits if reported between October 2022 and December 20, 2024, though federal funding for replacements ended on December 20, 2024.
- Beware of Scams: Never share your EBT card number or PIN in response to unsolicited calls, texts, or emails. Official agencies, like New York’s DSS, won’t request this information by phone. Freeze your card if you suspect a scam.
Additional Notes
- Benefit Expiration: Your SNAP balance typically expires after 274 days (9 months) of inactivity. Make a small purchase every 9 months to keep your account active.
- Replacement Cards: If your card is lost, stolen, or damaged, contact your state’s EBT hotline for a replacement (arrives in 5–7 business days). Your EBT balance transfers to the new card. Some states, like Arizona, may charge for multiple replacements.
- Third-Party Apps: Propel’s Fresh EBT app is a secure option for checking your food stamp balance in many states, using bank-level encryption and not storing sensitive information.
- USDA Directory: For the latest state-specific details, visit www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory.
This guide provides clear steps to check your EBT balance or SNAP balance across all states and territories, addressing common questions like “how to check food stamp balance.” For issues or suspected fraud, contact your state’s EBT customer service or local SNAP office immediately.