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Massachusetts DTA EBT Card Information Resources for Retailers

This includes the retailer readiness guide, information on how to order test cards and testing, and frequently asked questions.

Massachusetts DTA EBT Cards are coming soon. This contains information for retailers, including: the retailer readiness guide, information on how to order test cards and testing, and frequently asked questions.

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Retailer Signage

Open PDF file, 461.16 KB,  Retailer Chip/Tap EBT Posters (English, PDF 461.16 KB)

This file contains suggested signage options for retailers to display in their stores and at their points of sale. Retailers in the Worcester area should post this on or after July 20, 2026 and retailers statewide should post this on or after August 10, 2026.

Retailer Resources

Open DOCX file, 47.27 KB,  Chip/Tap EBT Card Cashier Training Guide (English, DOCX 47.27 KB)

This document provides suggested training information for your store cashiers about the transition to chip/tap EBT cards.

Open PDF file, 1.79 MB,  Chip/Tap EBT Card Retailer Readiness Guide (English, PDF 1.79 MB)

This document contains all the information retailers need to prepare for Chip/Tap EBT cards, including necessary IT changes, how to test your system, and frequently asked questions.

Open PPTX file, 208.42 KB,  Transition to Chip/Tap EBT Card for Retailers Slide Deck (English, PPTX 208.42 KB)

This presentation explains Massachusetts’ transition to Chip/Tap EBT cards and provides retailers with a clear overview of the upcoming Chip/Tap EBT rollout in Massachusetts. It covers why the change is happening, what POS changes are required, and how to test your system before the new cards are in use.

Communication Materials

Open PDF file, 202.23 KB,  Retailer letter signed by Commissioner Cole (English, PDF 202.23 KB)

Letter sent to retailers by Commissioner Michael Cole notifying them of the upcoming implementation of Chip/Tap EBT cards.

Massachusetts to Launch EBT Chip Cards to Prevent SNAP Theft, Protect Tax Dollars (Press Release)

Additional Resources

SNAP EBT Modernization

The USDA EBT Modernization website provides resources and information regarding the transition to chip cards for Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT).

EBT Chip Cards - National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association/SEMTAC website provides information about the transition to EBT chip cards and what it means for stores and POS systems.

X9.58‑2024 EBT Transaction Standards: American National Standards Institute

This page provides information about how SNAP EBT and cash benefit transactions are processed and communicated between POS systems and EBT processors.

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