Lock and Unlock your EBT Card
Video: How to Lock and Unlock your EBT Card on the DTA Connect Mobile App
Skip this video How to Lock and Unlock your EBT Card on the DTA Connect Mobile App.Video: How to Lock and Unlock your EBT Card on DTAConnect.com
Skip this video How to Lock and Unlock your EBT Card on DTAConnect.com.How to Lock and Unlock your EBT Card on DTA Connect
Step 1
Web: Go to DTAConnect.com and press “Log In.”
Mobile: Open the DTA Connect mobile app and press “Log In.”
Step 2
Enter your e-mail and password, then press "Log In.”
Step 3
Web: Scroll to where you can see your EBT balance, Press “View More.”
Mobile: Next to where you can see your EBT balance, Press “Benefit Detail.”
Step 4
Web: Next to where you can see your EBT Card Number, press “Lock EBT Card.”
Mobile: Under where you can see your EBT Card Number, press “Lock EBT Card.”
Step 5
Web: You will see a pop-up that says “Your card has been successfully locked.”
Mobile: You will see a pop-up that says “Success: Your card has been successfully locked.”
Step 6
To unlock your EBT card, follow the same steps and press “Unlock EBT Card.”
Step 7
Web: You will see a pop-up that says “Your card has been successfully unlocked.”
Mobile: You will see a pop-up that says “Success: Your card has been successfully unlocked.”
Additional Resources
EBT Locking Pictorial Flyer
Additional Resources
How to Change Your EBT Card PIN
Video: How to Change Your EBT Card PIN
Skip this video How to Change Your EBT Card PIN.Video: 7 Steps to Change your PIN on an EBT Card
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How to change a PIN:
- Call 800-997-2555 (the number on the back of your card)
- Choose your language
- Enter the number on the front of your card
- Press 2 to PIN your EBT card
- When asked for last 4 of Social Security Number (SSN), enter them. If you do not have an SSN, enter the last 4 digits of your 99 number assigned to you by DTA. If you do not know this 99 number, call the DTA Assistance Line at 877-382-2363
- Enter your Date of Birth (month/day/year – 2 digits for month, 2 digits for day, and 4 digits for year). For example, 12 01 1989 for December 1, 1989
- Enter your NEW 4-digit PIN; then enter it again. Choose a different PIN from any previous PINs
Remember to keep your PIN confidential.
Types of Scams and How to Protect Your Benefits
Video: How to Protect Your DTA SNAP and Cash Benefits from Scams
Skip this video How to Protect Your DTA SNAP and Cash Benefits from Scams.Your DTA benefits can be stolen through scams like skimming and phishing.
- Skimming is a type of theft where thieves put a device on a store’s card-swiping machine to copy card information.
- Phishing is where thieves use texts or phone calls to get you to share confidential information about your identity or card information.
The information is then used to make fake EBT cards. These are then used to steal money or SNAP from real accounts.
Skimming can happen anywhere you swipe your EBT card. Most of the time, that means EBT or Credit Card machines and ATMs.
To protect your benefits:
- Change your EBT card PIN before each time you get your DTA benefits
- If you get TAFDC or EAEDC, you can call your case manager to ask about having your benefits deposited to your bank account
- Never provide your personal information, EBT card number, or Personal Identification Number (PIN) to unidentified callers, or to a link provided via text or email
If you think your card and benefits have been stolen, tell DTA right away and change your PIN. Learn how to report fraud.
Know the Signs of Fraud
EBT/Credit Card Machine
ATM Machine
An overlay device can also be attached to the card reader/keypad on ATMs.
Outreach Materials
Materials (flyers, social graphics) are available in 11 languages to help share information on how to protect DTA benefits and change an EBT card PIN.
Additional Resources
What to do if your benefits are stolen / How to report fraud
If you think that your benefits have been stolen, you should report this to DTA.
You might be able to get the stolen benefits replaced.