Find out where you are able to use your EBT Card

Find out where you are able to use your EBT Card
You can buy any food item except alcohol or prepared meals sold hot and ready to eat. You can even buy seeds or plants for growing food. Find out more about eligible food items.
Anything you need including
Get cash
Withdraw cash from a store.
You can withdraw cash from stores displaying the Quest® decal with the dollar sign ($). There are no fees. You don't need to make a purchase. Simply:
Withdraw cash from an ATM machine.
Find an ATM with the NYCE logo or Quest® logo but there may be fees.
Simply:
Get cash back with a purchase.
Combine your purchase at a store with cashback service. There are no fees. Look for the Quest® decal and:
Avoid cash fees
Sign up for direct deposit.
If you have your TAFDC or EAEDC benefits directly deposited into a checking or savings account,
Withdraw or use cashback service in a store.
There is no fee when you use your EBT card in a store to:
Some stores will allow a cash withdrawal without a purchase. Some stores will let you get cash back above the cost of your purchase. Check with the store for the withdrawal rules and the maximum cashback amount.
Use fee-free ATMs.
It costs you 75 cents each time you make 4 or more EBT cash withdrawals in a month from an ATM. To save money, try to make only 3 withdrawals each month.
Most banks charge another fee just for using their ATM. You will not pay the bank fee if you withdraw your cash benefits from an ATM that offers free EBT cash withdrawals. Always check the fee notices at the ATM before making a withdrawal.
No matter who operates the ATM, you will still pay the 75-cent fee if it is your fourth or more withdrawal in the month. (Bold is new)
There are no fees for ATM balance inquiries.
For Example:
If your Social Security Number ends in a 0 (xxx-xx-xxx0)
If you have a bank account, you may get your cash benefits by Direct Deposit on these dates and use your EBT card to get your SNAP benefits only.
Even though your EBT card may have your photo on it, other household members who are receiving benefits as part of your case can use the card if they know your PIN.
Alert: Anyone who has your EBT card (or card number) and your PIN can access your benefits without your permission. You may not get them back. Change your PIN frequently.