SNAP recipients in South Dakota receive their benefits in an electronic account. Recipients are given a plastic debit card, similar to a credit card allowing them to purchase food items at authorized stores. Through the use of electronic technology, the card is swiped at the store and the purchase is debited from the recipient’s account and credited to the retailer’s commercial bank account.
Recipients may only purchase authorized food items using their SNAP EBT cards. SNAP recipients do not receive change and they cannot overdraw their account.
SNAP EBT provides multiple advantages for everyone. It is cost effective, efficient and accountable. For recipients, it is convenient and secure. Retailers and financial institutions find the system financially accountable, easy to reconcile and economical.
There are three easy ways to access your SNAP EBT account information:
Download the free ebtEDGE mobile app. The ebtEDGE mobile app is available in the Google Play and Apple Store. Search for EBTEDGE and look for the EGG.The ebtEDGE app allows you to view your benefits while on the go.
Benefits include: