How to Make Purchases Online with Your P-EBT or SNAP EBT Card

Hi everyone, this is Learning with Linda. Today, I'm going to teach you how to make purchases online using your P-EBT card or SNAP EBT card, commonly known as food stamps. Stay tuned until the end of this video to ensure you get all the information you need.

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Earn Cash Back on Groceries

For those interested in earning cash back from your food stamps or any grocery shopping, check out my video on how to get cash back from your food stamps. The link is in the video description. Also, don't forget about the Ibotta app, where you can get cash back for grocery shopping. You can receive $10 once you've signed up and uploaded your first receipt using the referral code on this screen. To maximize your rewards, use a second app like Fetch Rewards to upload the same receipt. Fetch is super easy to use and gives you points for uploading any type of receipt. You'll get additional points just for signing up with the referral code on the screen.

Frequently Asked Questions About P-EBT Cards

One common question is, "What can I buy with my P-EBT card?" You can purchase any food for the household, including:

• Fruits and vegetables
• Meat, poultry, and fish
• Dairy products like cheese and milk
• Breads and cereals
• Snacks such as candy, chips, and nuts
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Seeds and plants that produce food

However, there are items you cannot buy with your P-EBT card, including:

• Beer, wine, liquor, and cigarettes
• Non-food items such as pet food, soaps, paper products, household supplies, vitamins, and medicines
• Foods that will be eaten in the store and hot foods
• Hygiene items and cosmetics

P-EBT Benefits Expiry

P-EBT benefits do not expire after a month; the remaining balance continues on your card. However, benefits will expire after 365 days (one year) from the time they were issued. Some states may reduce this period to 274 days (nine months).

Using Your P-EBT Card Online

You can use your P-EBT card both in person and online at various stores, including Amazon, Walmart, Kroger, ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer, Albertsons, and Safeway.

Shopping Online at Walmart

1. Go to walmart.com and sign in to your account.
2. Under "Account," select "Wallet" and then "Payment Methods."
3. Click "EBT" (Electronic Benefits Transfer) to add your card.
4. Enter the first and last name along with the card number, then save the card.

When making purchases, items eligible for EBT will be labeled as "EBT eligible." Note that delivery fees are not covered by your P-EBT card.

Shopping Online at Amazon

1. Sign in to your Amazon account and go to "Account" and then "Your Payments."
2. Select "Add a new payment method" and enter your EBT card information.
3. Look for items labeled "SNAP EBT eligible" to use your benefits.

Using Your P-EBT Card In-Store

For stores like Costco and Target that do not accept P-EBT online, you can use your card in person.

Shopping at Costco

1. Scan your items at checkout.
2. When prompted, select "Food" as the payment method.
3. Enter your PIN number.
4. The receipt will show the total paid with your P-EBT card and the remaining balance on your card (note: Costco receipts may not show your SNAP balance).

Shopping at Target

1. Scan your items at checkout.
2. Select your payment method before scanning your P-EBT card.
3. Enter your PIN number.
4. The receipt will show your SNAP balance.