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which requirements the eWIC POS system was certified, the state will not accept a redemption. The vendor is liable for all costs of all recertification events. Failure to seek recertification when the vendor’s POS system is altered/revised shall subject the vendor to the financial liabilities for all transactions processed.

4. For vendors with integrated systems, obtain EBT card readers to support eWIC transactions within their store(s). The vendor must ensure that the EBT card readers they obtain meet all EBT and Alabama eWIC processor requirements. The vendor must: Purchase EBT card terminals that are capable of properly reading eWIC card transactions. Ensure that the EBT terminal(s) will be supported by integrated software that is fully capable of supporting WIC in-lane transactions. The vendor’s POS system must meet state certification requirements, including interoperability and Alabama eWIC processor requirements, prior to being placed in operation to accept EBT transactions. Acknowledge that the performance of maintenance, cost of maintenance, and cost of future replacement of terminals is the vendor’s sole responsibility.

5. Not charged to the Alabama WIC Program: Third-party commercial processing costs and fees incurred by the vendor from eWIC multi-function systems and equipment. Commercial transaction processing cost and fees imposed by a TPP that the vendor elects to use to connect to the eWIC system of the state shall be borne by the vendor. Interchange fees related to eWIC transactions. Ongoing maintenance, processing fees, or operational costs for vendor systems and equipment. Vendors in need of assistance with the vendor enablement or certification process may contact the State WIC Office (1-334-206-5673) or the state’s eWIC processor.