This electronic technology ensures convenient, rapid and secure transfer of both information and payments. EBT allows food stamp benefits to be issued and redeemed using a plastic debit card instead of paper coupons. Information on the card's magnetic strip, along with a personal identification number, ensure the proper account is debited when a food stamp recipient uses the card to purchase groceries.
EFT refers to the process of direct deposit.
Department payments are deposited directly into the appropriate savings or checking account via a nationally standardized system authorized by the Federal Reserve System. Click below to learn more about EBT's programs.