You can buy pretty much anything through Amazon including groceries and even alcohol. But does Amazon take EBT?
You’ll be pleased to know that Amazon does accept EBT. To find out more about how to use your EBT card when placing an order, keep reading!
Adding An EBT Card To Your Amazon Account
You will need to add your EBT card to your account before shopping for products. If not, the process can be very confusing and you’ll wish you had listened to us in the first place!
Follow our easy guide below to find out how to add your card to your account.
- Log in to your Amazon account. If you don’t have one, you will need to create one. To do this you will need a valid email address and you will also be asked to create a password.
- Once successfully logged in, search for ‘Account’ which will be located in the top right hand corner.
- Once you have clicked on ‘Account’, look for a tab labeled ‘Your Payments’.
- From here, you will need to add the required details of your EBT card before saving this information.
- Et voila! You are now able to pay for items using your EBT card.
What Can You Buy With EBT On Amazon?
The same rules apply for using EBT online as they would in a normal grocery store. This means that you can only purchase SNAP-eligible items which include the following:
- Fruit and vegetables
- Breads and cereals
- Poultry
- Red meat
- Fish
- Snacks (potato chips, nuts, etc)
- Soft drinks
- Desserts (ice cream, cakes, etc)
- Energy drinks (Monster, Red Bull, etc)
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Items that are not SNAP-eligible include:
- Tobacco products
- Alcohol
- Health supplements
- Medicine
- Non-food products i.e. pet food, cleaning supplies, clothes
- Food or drinks that are hot at the point of sale
Can You Purchase EBT And Non-Eligible EBT Items In One Order?
Yes, Amazon allows customers to split the cost of an order if your EBT funds do not cover the cost of the entire transaction.
To do this, you will need to use another form of payment such as a debit or credit card. This is also the case if you need to pay shipping fees as EBT will not cover this.
Can You Use EBT On Amazon Fresh?
You can use EBT to pay for orders placed through Amazon Fresh. After all, it’s an online grocery store selling products that you would normally purchase from your local grocery store.
Amazon Fresh provides customers with access to perishable and non-perishable food items, but it is only available in selected regions which you can find by clicking here.
Amazon Fresh is normally only available to those who subscribe to Amazon Prime. However, EBT users can access the service in certain regions. To find out more, visit the Amazon website or call the hotline.
Another great perk to using Amazon Fresh is that your groceries are delivered free of charge when you spend $35 or more. If you find you don’t need to spend that amount, you will need an alternative payment method to pay the delivery fees.
What States Do Not Allow Payment Using EBT On Amazon?
As mentioned above, EBT cannot be used as a valid method of payment on Amazon in certain states including:
- Hawaii
- Alaska
- Montana
- Louisiana
If you live in a location mentioned above, you may have to resort to using another online platform for the time being. Hopefully, this will change in the near future.
Using EBT On Amazon: The Benefits
It’s always nice to see when a huge company like Amazon becomes a little bit more inclusive. Let’s take a look at the benefits of using EBT to shop on Amazon.
#1: You Don’t Need A Prime Account
Having access to an EBT card means you can shop on Amazon Fresh without having to subscribe to a Prime account.
#2:Receive Discounts And Special Offers
Owning an EBT card means you can reap the rewards when it comes to discounts and special offers. These are tailor-made for EBT users, so you can get the most out of your SNAP benefits.
#3: Save Your Details To Use Again
As an adult, there is nothing better than being able to shop for groceries from the comfort of your couch. Saving your EBT details speeds up the process so you can spend more time doing the things you love.
#4: Amazon Prime Subscription Discount
As mentioned above, you don’t need to subscribe to Prime to use Amazon Fresh. However, if you do find you’d like a Prime account, you’re in luck as EBT users receive a discount. So instead of paying $10.99 a month, you pay $5.95.
Can You Use EBT Through An Amazon Business Account?
Unfortunately, payment for items purchased through an Amazon business account cannot be made using an EBT card.
In this case, you would need to create or sign in to your personal account and shop for items this way.
Can You Use Amazon Coupons With EBT?
Yes, you can use Amazon coupons with EBT to pay for your transaction. If, for example, a product is discounted, the price will be reduced at the checkout and the total amount can be paid using an EBT card.
What Is The EBT Verification Process?
Before you start adding items to your basket, your EBT card needs to be verified by Amazon. The process is fairly simple and doesn’t take long at all.
To do this you will need to:
- Upload details of your card i.e. EBT number and state
- Upload an image of your card
- Tick the box to confirm your EBT card is valid
Then just sit back and wait for a response! Once your card is verified, feel free to shop ‘til you drop.
Conclusion
You can use EBT to pay for items purchased through the Amazon website. However, EBT does not cover shipping fees so you will need an alternative payment method if this is the case.
References Number of Amazon Fresh locations in the United States in 2022 | ScrapeHero