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Learn how you can maximize your food stamps benefits by shopping online!","datePublished":"2018-07-06","dateModified":"2018-08-14","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/foodstamps.org\/author\/admin#Person","name":"admin","url":"https:\/\/foodstamps.org\/author\/admin","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e26111862ca029071a00a76fae48c51b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e26111862ca029071a00a76fae48c51b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"FoodStamps.org","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/foodstamps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FS_Logo-2.png","url":"https:\/\/foodstamps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FS_Logo-2.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/foodstamps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FS_Logo-2.png","url":"https:\/\/foodstamps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/FS_Logo-2.png","width":100,"height":100},"url":"https:\/\/foodstamps.org\/Articles\/Article\/ID\/172\/use-your-ebt-to-shop-for-groceries-online","about":["Food Stamp","SNAP Facts","SNAP Survival Guide"],"wordCount":980,"keywords":["172"],"articleBody":"Using Your EBT Card to Shop OnlineUsing an EBT card in the United States does not mean that enrollees need to sacrifice comfort and convenience simply because they are food stamps recipients. EBT stands for Electronic Benefits Transfer, and state food stamps offices use these cards to digitally distribute program benefits to recipients. Claimants enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) typically ask, \u201cWhere can I use my EBT card?\u201d Most petitioners who ask this question are oftentimes only thinking about the physical stores where they can use SNAP. However, consumers must remember that there is also a variety of sites online that allow shoppers to pay for groceries with EBT cards.Candidates may wonder, \u201cWhat can I buy with my EBT card?\u201d when researching what they can purchase online. However, while the nature of these shopping trips changes, the actual products that recipients can purchase does not. Regardless of whether claimants are buying groceries online or at the store, they are still only permitted to buy edible food and beverage items. In any case, the sections below will provide food assistance recipients with a comprehensive list of some of the most appealing sites where they can use their EBT cards. However, beneficiaries must keep in mind that some of these stores may only accommodate EBT online food shopping in specific states. In order to avoid confusion, enrollees should check with their local stores before attempting to use EBT to buy groceries online in their areas.Walmart SNAP enrollees may use their food stamps to purchase groceries online at Walmart. Walmart maintains locations in all 50 states throughout the country, and program beneficiaries can use the store\u2019s website to complete EBT online ordering and purchasing before they even arrive at these retailers. This means that SNAP claimants can pick out groceries from their own computers, place these items in a virtual cart and complete the orders without leaving their homes. Independent of how shoppers pay for their groceries, this service requires that consumers who utilize this option have checkout totals that equal at least $30. At a later moment, the orders will be ready, and shoppers must drive to their nearest Walmart and pick up the groceries. By taking advantage of this option, SNAP food benefits recipients can reduce the amount of time it would take them to shop for household foods whenever they go to the store.AmazonSNAP enrollees may also use their EBT card to purchase groceries via Amazon. Beneficiaries hoping to use their EBT on Amazon are able to make selections from Amazon Prime Fresh or Prime Pantry, the company\u2019s food-selling and delivery platforms. Some food stamps recipients may not consider this to be a worthy benefit, though. This is due to the fact that Prime users are required to pay a monthly fee associated with utilizing these online ordering and delivery services. Considering the fact that food assistance is only offered to low-income applicants, it might seem counterproductive that enrollees would need to pay a monthly fee for a service that allows them to use their EBT cards online. To compensate for this, Amazon offers Prime discounts to users who qualify for SNAP food stamps. While enrollees may not use their SNAP benefits to pay this monthly fee, the lower cost and time saved by shopping online could make this an appealing option for recipients.Schwan\u2019sClaimants wondering, \u201cWhere can I use my EBT card?\u201d may be curious about using their SNAP at online grocery retailers. SNAP food benefits are accepted online at the frozen food vendor, Schwan\u2019s. This service, which operates digitally, allows users throughout the country to place grocery orders through the site\u2019s web portal. Then, Schwan\u2019s Representatives deliver these requests to shoppers\u2019 desired addresses. Consumers who elect to pay with their EBT card will also be able to file their order on the Schwan\u2019s website. However, recipients must note that they will be required to show their delivery persons proof of their enrollment with the food stamps program. This means that when the Schwan\u2019s Representatives come to the candidates\u2019 homes, SNAP recipients must present their EBT cards when the deliveries arrive.FreshDirectNew York EBT card recipients may be able to use their SNAP funds to purchase groceries online from FreshDirect. However, this is a new program, and food stamps recipients are only permitted to use their EBT card online if they live in specific zip codes in the Bronx. FreshDirect also imposes specific limitations regarding total amounts for claimants\u2019 purchases. For example, SNAP recipients hoping to use their EBT cards may only do so if their online transactions equal at least $30. Claimants must also keep in mind the following points:Associated fees \u2013 Shoppers who elect to pay with their food assistance cards at the FreshDirect website online will not need to pay additional delivery or tax fees. However, recipients are still responsible for paying the state bottle deposit.Mixing payment \u2013 Consumers with SNAP must check their EBT card balance before they attempt to order online with FreshDirect. This is due to the fact that purchasers may not use multiple forms of payment to make their purchases. Therefore, if food stamps recipients do not have an EBT balance that covers the total price of their groceries, they will be unable to complete the purchase.Tipping \u2013 Credit and debit card holders have the opportunity to leave an e-tip for their delivery persons. However, SNAP beneficiaries who take part in EBT online ordering may not utilize this option. 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