How Often Do I Get Money On My EBT Card?

How often do I get money on my EBT card? If you use SNAP and find yourself asking this question, you’re not alone. For those who rely on EBT funds to pay for food or other necessities, the timing of payments can be extremely important. Let’s examine the standard EBT funding schedule, as well as variations based on your specific circumstances.

When will SNAP funds arrive in my EBT account?

If you receive funds through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the payment schedule is relatively consistent and dependable. According to the Food Industry Association, SNAP benefits adhere to the following schedule:

“Benefits are available [from] the 10th to the 14th of every month based on the last digit of the recipient’s date of birth. Distribution is based on the last digit of each recipient’s Social Security number and distributed over the first 14 days of the month.”

The exact date of payment can vary based on your location. SNAP funds are administered by each state, which means that your state government has a certain degree of control over the payment system, despite the fact that SNAP is a federal program. See more details below!

State-by-State SNAP Payment Schedule

Here is a breakdown of SNAP’s payment schedule(s) by state:

Alabama: Payment dates range from the 4th to the 23rd of the month, based on the individual case number.

Alaska: The primary SNAP payment is made on the first of the month. Smaller payments or reimbursements can occur at any time.

Arizona: SNAP benefits are distributed over the first 13 days of the month based on the first letter of the recipients’ last name.

Arkansas: Payments are made between the 4th and 13th of each month, based on the last two digits of the recipient’s Social Security number.

California: Benefits are distributed between the 1st and 10th of each month, based on the last digit of the recipient’s case number.

Colorado: Payments are distributed on the first ten days of the month based on the last digit of the recipient’s Social Security number.

Connecticut: Payments are distributed on the first three days of the month based on the first letter of the recipient’s last name.

Delaware: SNAP benefits are paid out between the 2nd and 23rd day of each month based on the first letter of the recipient’s last name.

Florida: Benefits are available between the 1st and 28th of every month, based on the 9th and 8th digits of the Florida case number (read backward), dropping the 10th digit.

Georgia: Benefits are made available from the 5th to the 23rd of every month, based on the last digit of the recipient’s case number.

Hawaii: Benefits are made available on the 3rd and the 5th of every month, based on the first letter of the recipient’s last name.

Idaho: Benefits are paid out between the 1st and 10th of each month, according to the last number of the recipient’s birth year.

Illinois: SNAP benefits are made available on the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 19th, 21st, and 23rd of every month, based on the type of case and the case name.

Indiana: Benefits are made available between the 3rd and 23rd of each month, based on the first letter of the recipient’s last name.

Iowa: Benefits are made available over the first 10 calendar days of every month, based on the first letter of the client’s last name.

Kansas: Benefits are made available over the first 10 calendar days of every month, based on the first letter of the client’s last name.

Kentucky: Benefits are made available over the first 19 calendar days of every month, based on the last digit of the recipient’s case number.

Louisiana: Payments are made between the 1st and 23rd of each month, based on the last digit of the recipient’s Social Security number.

Maine: Benefits are available from the 10th to the 14th of every month, based on the last digit of the recipient’s date of birth.

Maryland: Payments are made between the 4th and 23rd of each month, based on the first three letters of the recipient’s last name.

Massachusetts: Distribution is based on the last digit of each recipient’s Social Security number and distributed over the first 14 days of the month.

Michigan: Benefits are distributed from the 3rd of the month to the 22nd of every month.

Minnesota: Benefits are delivered between the 4th through the 13th of every month, based on the last digit of the recipient’s case number.

Mississippi: Payments are delivered between the 4th to the 21st of every month, based on the last two digits of the recipient’s case number.

Missouri: Benefits are made available over the first 22 days of every month, based on the client’s birth month and last name.

Montana: Benefits are distributed by the last number of the recipient’s case number, from the 2nd to the 6th of every month.

Nebraska: Nebraska distributes food stamp benefits to individuals during the first 5 calendar days of the month, based on the last digit of the Social Security number.

Nevada: Payments are delivered between the 1st and 10th days of every month, based on the last digit of the recipient’s birth year.

New Hampshire: New Hampshire benefits are available on the 5th of every month for all SNAP recipients.

New Jersey: Payments are available over the first 5 days of the month, based on the last digit of the recipient’s case

New Mexico: Benefits are made available over 20 days every month, based on the last two digits of the SSN.

New York: Benefits are delivered during the first 10 days of the month, based on the last digit of the recipient’s case number or Social Security number.

North Carolina: Benefits are delivered between the 1st and 19th of each month, based on the last digit of the recipient’s Social Security number.

North Dakota: Benefits are made available on the first day of every month.

Ohio: Distribution is staggered between the first and tenth days of the month.

Oklahoma: Payments are made between the 1st and 10th of every month, based on the last digit of the recipient’s case number.

Oregon: Benefits are delivered between the 1st and 9th of each month, based on the last digit of the recipient’s Social Security number.

Pennsylvania: Benefits are made available over the first 10 business days of every month.

Rhode Island: Benefits are made available on the first day of every month.

South Carolina: Benefits are made available from the 1st to the 10th of every month, based on the last digit of the SNAP case number.

South Dakota: Benefits are made available on the 10th day of every month.

Tennessee: Benefits are made available on the first 20 days of the month, based on the last two digits of the recipient’s Social Security number.

Texas: Benefits are made available over the first 15 days of the month, based on the last two digits of the client’s SNAP case number.

Utah: Benefits are made available on the 5th, 11th, or 15th of every month, based on the first letter of the recipient’s last name.

Vermont: Benefits are available on the first of every month.

Virginia: Recipients are paid on the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 9th of each month, depending on the last digit of the household’s case number.

Washington: EBT benefits availability is staggered over the first 10 days of the month based on the last digit of the households’ assistance unit number.

West Virginia: Benefits are made available over the first nine days of every month, based on the first letter of the client’s last name.

Wisconsin: Benefits are made available over the first 15 days of every month, based on the eighth digit of the client’s SSN.

Wyoming: Food Stamp benefits are distributed on the first four days of the month, based on the first letter of the recipient’s last name.

The Bottom Line

So, how often do I get money on my EBT card? As you can see, the answer can differ based on a variety of factors. However, the main factor is the state in which you live. If you’re still unsure when you will receive your EBT benefits, be sure to contact the SNAP benefit administrators in your district!

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