31.2 Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT).

A. EBT cards will be issued by first class mail. B. Households access SNAP benefits using reusable plastic EBT cards to purchase eligible foods at an authorized point-of-sale (POS) such as any retailer or wholesaler authorized to accept SNAP benefits. C. Authorized retailers include, but are not limited to, : 1. Farmer’s markets 2. Group living arrangements 3. Homeless shelters 4. DAA treatment centers 5. Shelters for battered persons 6. Retail food stores D. The POS is connected to the EBT system to confirm the personal identification number (PIN) and the account balance. E. The EBT system communicates with the POS system and subtracts the amount of the sale from the household’s account balance. F. The store will obtain reimbursement within two business days. G. There is no minimum purchase or transaction fees. H. Benefits can accumulate in the client’s EBT account. I. The oldest SNAP benefits are used first. J. The EBT account is closed when all household members are deceased or when the SNAP case is closed. Source: 7 CFR §274.2(f); 7 CFR §274.3; 7 CFR §274.7 Revised: March 2022