Buy with the EBT card

The EBT card in the United States allows recipients of financial assistance programs, such as SNAP, to buy food and basic products. With the EBT card, users can purchase a wide variety of primary foods, such as:

• Fruits and vegetables
• Red meat, poultry and fish
• Dairy products
• breads and cereals
• Infant formula and baby food
• Other food such as snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
• Seeds and plants, which produce food to be consumed at home.

However, there are some restrictions on what cannot be purchased with the EBT card:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Cigarettes
• Tobacco
• Vitamins
• Medicines
• Supplements
• Live animals (except shellfish and fish caught or animals slaughtered before being picked up at the store)
• Hot foods at the point of sale
• Dog food
• Cleaning articles
• Household supplies
• Hygiene products and cosmetics.

The EBT card can be used at grocery stores and supermarkets that accept SNAP payments. These establishments often display the SNAP or EBT logo. In addition, some farmers and licensed markets also accept the EBT card for the purchase of fresh, local produce.

It is also important to know that there are different names for the EBT card depending on your state of residence. To find out which EBT card is right for you, check on your state's SNAP website, call customer service, or at an office near you.

To obtain all the information on the most requested EBT cards by State, you can find it here: