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The first step is completing the SNAP retailer application. There is no cost to apply, but you must be authorized by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) before you can accept EBT. Once you're approved, on to step two!
Over 42 million Americans use EBT payments to buy groceries.
Learn what EBT is — and how accepting it supports local families while growing your business.
Electronic Benefits Transfer, or EBT, is a system that helps people buy groceries with government assistance.
By accepting EBT in your grocery store, you can:
EBT is available in all 50 states.
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Stay competitive and inclusive with an EBT point of sale for your grocery store. See how simple it is to accept Electronic Benefits Transfer with IT Retail's POS software!
EBT Food is part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is specifically for helping people purchase food and non-alcoholic beverages. The recipient is given a card with a preloaded balance that they can use with retailers.
EBT Cash can be used to buy food and non-food items. This EBT program is more flexible and can be withdrawn as cash from an ATM.
Accepting EBT with your point of sale can help groceries and essential goods be more accessible to low-income families.
The first step is completing the SNAP retailer application. There is no cost to apply, but you must be authorized by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) before you can accept EBT. Once you're approved, on to step two!
Make sure your POS software is ready to accept EBT. If you're an IT Retail customer, our installation specialists can get you up and running remotely in just one business day. Not an IT Retail user, but interested in learning more? Take a live demo!