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What is an EBT Card ?

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card is how DTA delivers its core benefits:

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) and Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC), Once you qualify for SNAP and/or TAFDC or EAEDC,  you can access the benefits by using your assigned EBT card. 

Protect Against EBT Card Skimming

If you have a bank account, you can have your TAFDC or EAEDC benefits directly deposited into your bank account. Call your case worker to set up direct deposit.

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What would you like to Do?

Getting your EBT Card  

Get a New EBT Card

Pin Your EBT Card

Request a Replacement EBT Card

Find out if your EBT Card needs a photo

Check your balance

Using your EBT card  

Where can you use your EBT Card

Accessing Cash Benefits 

Know when your Benefits are available

Understand who can use your EBT Card

Request an Authorized Representative

Securing your EBT Card 

Care for your Card

Protect your PIN

EBT Card Skimming

Restore Expired Benefits

Discounts and Benefits

Get Discounts at Museums, Blue Bikes, Internet Service & Amazon Membership

The EBT Card to Culture program provides discounted admissions to various museums and other educational and cultural institutions, lifeline one and low income utilities. 

As an EBT cardholder, you can get reduced or free admission by showing your card at any of the participating organizations. 

Learn more about the EBT Card to Culture Program

EBT Brochures

Visit the page below to access our multilingual EBT brochures. These outreach materials can be used to help explain what an EBT card is and how to use it.

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Brochures

Call Customer service (EBT Customer Service)

Reach Customer Service 24/7(800) 997-2555, Call EBT Customer Service 24 hours

a day, 7 days a week at (800) 997-2555 if: 

Your card is lost, stolen or damaged

You want to change your PIN

You want to find out how much you have left in your account

You have been charged for something you didn't buy 

You have other questions or problems

This is a free call.

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