If you receive food assistance through SNAP, one of the most important questions you probably have each month is simple: When will my benefits be available on my EBT card?
The answer depends on the state you live in. Every state has its own payment schedule, and the exact day your card reloads usually depends on things like your case number, Social Security number, or the first letter of your last name.
Knowing your reload date can help you plan your grocery shopping and avoid surprises. Here is a clear breakdown of what you need to know for September.
How snap benefits are reloaded each month
SNAP benefits are delivered electronically through an EBT card, which works like a debit card at grocery stores and other food retailers. You do not get cash, instead, your benefits are automatically added to your card once a month.
Here are some quick things you should know:
- The date of your reload is set by your state.
- Most states spread payments out over several days each month.
- Your reload date may depend on your case number, birthdate, Social Security number, or last name.
- If your state deposits on weekends or holidays, the money is still available on that day.
When snap cards reload in september by state
Here is a look at when benefits are added in each state. If you are wondering when your EBT card will reload this month, find your state below:
- Alabama: 4th–23rd of the month (by case number).
- Alaska: 1st of the month.
- Arizona: 1st–13th (by last name).
- Arkansas: 4th–13th (by Social Security number).
- California: 1st–10th (by case number).
- Colorado: 1st–10th (by Social Security number).
- Connecticut: 1st–3rd (by last name).
- Delaware: 2nd–24th (by last name).
- Florida: 1st–28th (by case number).
- Georgia: 5th–23rd (by ID number)
- Hawaii: 3rd and 5th (by last name).
- Idaho: 1st–10th (by birth year digit).
- Illinois: 1st–20th (case details vary).
- Indiana: 5th–23rd (by last name).
- Iowa: 1st–10th (by last name).
- Kansas: 1st–10th (by last name).
- Kentucky: 1st–19th (by Social Security number).
- Louisiana: 1st–14th (by Social Security number).
- Maine: 10th–14th (by birth date).
- Maryland: 4th–23rd (by last name).
- Massachusetts: 1st–14th (by Social Security number).
- Michigan: 3rd–21st (by ID number).
- Minnesota: 4th–13th (by case number).
- Mississippi: 4th–21st (by case number).
- Missouri: 1st–22nd (by birth month and last name).
- Montana: 2nd–6th (by case number).
- Nevada: 1st–10th (by birth year digit).
- New Hampshire: 5th of the month.
- New Jersey: 1st–5th (by case number).
- New Mexico: 1st–20th (by Social Security number).
- New York: 1st–9th (by case number). New York City pays over 13 days.
- North Carolina: 3rd–21st (by Social Security number).
- North Dakota: 1st of the month.
- Ohio: 2nd–20th (by case number).
- Oklahoma: 1st–10th (by case number).
- Oregon: 1st–9th (by Social Security number).
- Pennsylvania: 1st–10th business days (by case record number).
- Rhode Island: 1st of the month.
- South Carolina: 1st–19th (by case number).
- South Dakota: 10th of the month.
- Tennessee: 1st–20th (by Social Security number).
- Texas: 1st–15th (by EDG number).
- Utah: 5th, 11th, or 15th (by last name).
- Vermont: 1st of the month.
- Virginia: 1st–9th (by case number).
- Washington: Staggered dates (based on application).
- Washington, D.C.: 1st–10th (by last name).
- West Virginia: 1st–9th (by last name).
- Wisconsin: 1st–15th (by Social Security number).
- Wyoming: 1st–4th (by last name).
How to check your exact ebt deposit date
Even with these schedules, you may still want to double-check your own reload date. The fastest ways are:
- Log in to your state’s EBT website or app.
- Call the customer service number on the back of your card.
- Check your last deposit date to see your usual schedule.
If you are new to SNAP, your approval letter will also include the exact day your benefits will be loaded each month.
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