Massachusetts DTA EBT Card Information Resources for Retailers

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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