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.

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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:

State	SNAP Payment Schedule
Alabama	The payment date will 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 (A = 1st, B = 2nd, etc).
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	California SNAP benefits go between the 1st and 10th of each month, based on the last digit of the recipient’s case number. For example, if the last digit is 1, the payment goes out on the 1st of the month. (0 goes out on the 10th)
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 (0 = 10th).
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. The day of distribution is 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. The day is based on the last digit of the recipient’s case number.
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 a staggered schedule 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 9^th 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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Matthew Jones

Matthew Jones is a freelance writer with a B.A. in Film and Philosophy. You can check out his blog at Philosophy in Film.