Introduction

If you are a recipient of SNAP benefits, you may have received an EBT card to access your benefits. While most retailers accept EBT cards, there may be situations where you need to manually enter your card number. In this article, we will discuss where you can manually enter your EBT card and how to do it.

Where Can I Enter My EBT Card Manually?

There are a few situations where you may need to manually enter your EBT card:

• Online purchases
• Phone orders
• Mail orders
• Manual vouchers

Let’s take a closer look at each of these situations.

Online Purchases

If you want to use your EBT card to make online purchases, you will need to enter your card number manually. However, not all online retailers accept EBT cards, so you will need to check with the retailer before making a purchase. If the retailer does accept EBT cards, they will provide instructions on how to manually enter your card number during the checkout process.

Phone Orders

If you want to place an order over the phone and use your EBT card to pay, you will need to provide your card number manually. The retailer will ask for your card number and may also ask for the expiration date and security code. Make sure you have your card handy when placing a phone order.

Mail Orders

If you want to place an order by mail and use your EBT card to pay, you will need to provide your card number manually. The retailer will provide instructions on how to do this in their mail order form or on their website.

Manual Vouchers

If your EBT card is not working or you do not have it with you, you may be issued a manual voucher to use instead. A manual voucher is a paper voucher that contains your EBT card information and can be used to make purchases. To use a manual voucher, you will need to provide it to the retailer and sign it to authorize the purchase.

How to Manually Enter Your EBT Card

When manually entering your EBT card, you will need to provide the following information:

• Card number
• Expiration date
• Security code (if applicable)

Make sure you have your card handy and double-check the information before submitting it. Here are the steps to manually enter your EBT card:

1. Go to the retailer’s website or call their customer service number.
2. Select the items you want to purchase and add them to your cart or provide the details of your order.
3. When prompted for payment information, select “EBT card” or “SNAP benefits” as your payment method.
4. Enter your card number, expiration date, and security code (if applicable) in the appropriate fields.
5. Review the information and submit your order.

Conclusion

Manually entering your EBT card may be necessary in certain situations, such as online or phone orders. Make sure you have your card handy and double-check the information before submitting it. If you have any questions or issues, contact your state’s EBT customer service for assistance.