If you have an Arkansas EBT Card, there are several ways you can obtain the balance on your card. In this post, we will explain in detail the three ways you can check your Arkansas EBT Card Balance.
This Post Will Cover:
- How to Check Arkansas EBT Card Balance
- List of Stores That Take EBT Online for Delivery
- Arkansas EBT Frequently Asked Questions
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Arkansas EBT Card
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is responsible for administering Arkansas Food Stamp benefits to approved, low-income households who meet income and other requirements.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program helps households by providing them with healthy, nutritious food to put on the table.
If you are approved for Arkansas food stamps or Transitional Employment Assistance Program (TEA), your benefits will be deposited electronically on an EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card.
The state of Arkansas deposits food stamp benefits on your EBT Card on the same day every month.
Arkansas EBT Card benefits can be accessed by 5 AM the morning after they are posted to your EBT Card account.
You can use the benefits to make approved food purchases at eligible retail locations.
Most Arkansas grocery stores accept EBT Cards as payment. Also, some grocery stores accept EBT online for pickup and delivery.
Additionally, you can use your Arkansas EBT card at most farmers’ markets, including at select locations where you can double your money when you buy produce.
Lastly, you can get discounts and perks with your Arkansas EBT, including 50% off Amazon Prime, Free or Discounted phone and internet services, and more.
For instructions on how to check the balance on your Arkansas EBT Card, keep reading below.
How to Check your Arkansas EBT Card Balance
There are three options for checking your Arkansas EBT Card balance. Here they are:
Option 1 – Locate Your Last Purchase Receipt
One of the easiest ways to check your Arkansas EBT Card balance is to find the most recent purchase receipt or ATM receipt (for TEA recipients only).
At the bottom of the receipt, you will find the current balance on your card.
In order to use this method to check your balance, be sure to save all of your recent Card receipts.
Option 2 – Check Your Card Balance Via Phone
Another option is to check your card balance by calling the Arkansas EBT Card Customer Service phone number at 1-800-997-9999.
Representatives are available to help you retrieve your Card balance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Before you call, be sure to have your EBT Card number, 4-digit PIN, and Social Security Number (SSN) ready.
You must provide this information to receive your EBT card balance information.
Option 3 – Check Your Arkansas EBT Card Balance Online
The last option to check your Arkansas EBT Card balance is online. You can find out your EBT Card balance online by using the Arkansas Connect EBT website.
Once you are there, enter your User ID and Password. You must log in to your account to check your EBT balance.
For more help, please refer to the screenshot below.
Stores That Take EBT Online for Delivery in Arkansas
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the Online Purchasing Pilot to allow select grocery stores to accept EBT cards online.
Currently, there are 13 grocery stores that accept Arkansas EBT Cards online for home delivery or store pick-up.
Arkansas EBT cardholders can buy food online for delivery and/or pickup from the approved grocery stores listed below.
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10 Box Cost Plus
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Brookshire’s Food and Pharmacy
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City Markets
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Harps Food Stores
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Hays Supermarket
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Sam’s Club Scan and Go
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Super 1 Foods Brookshires
Arkansas EBT Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of the most frequently asked questions about the Arkansas EBT Card.
How much will I get on my EBT card each month?
The amount of benefits you receive on your EBT Card each month is determined by your income and household size.
You can use the Maximum Monthly SNAP Amount Chart to find out the highest amount of benefits you can receive each month.
I have seen people purchase non-food items with an EBT card. I thought SNAP was only for food?
Yes, SNAP benefits are only for food. However, some people have an EBT card for their Transitional Employment Assistance Program (cash assistance).
You can use TEA benefits to purchase food and non-food items. For information on TEA eligibility, contact your local government benefits assistance office.
Where can’t I use my Arkansas EBT Card?
You cannot use your Arkansas EBT Card at the following locations:
- Casinos
- Poker Rooms
- Card Rooms
- Smoke & Cannabis Shops
- Adult Entertainment Businesses
- Nightclubs/Saloons/Taverns
- Tattoo & Piercing Shops
- Spa/Massage Salons
- Bingo Halls
- Bail Bonds
- Racetracks
- Gun/Ammo Stores
- Cruise Ships
- Psychic Readers
Can I have someone else help me shop using my EBT account?
Ask your local Arkansas Food Stamps caseworker about setting up an Authorized Representative (AR). The AR will have a separate card with his or her own account number and PIN.
In addition, the EBT system is able to track which card is used at any time. The AR will have access to your entire benefit account.
Can I use my Arkansas EBT card in other counties and other states?
Your Arkansas EBT card will work at any store or ATM that accepts EBT cards in the United States, as well as the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.
Additionally, there are no rules against using your EBT card outside of your state of residence. However, you are required to report any address change to your local county public assistance office.
If I don’t use all of the benefits I received this month, will these benefits still be available to me next month?
Yes, benefits that are not used in the month issued will stay in the EBT account. You may use these benefits in the following months.
What do I do if I suspect someone has stolen benefits from my EBT Card account?
If your card is lost, stolen or damaged, immediately call the Arkansas EBT Card Customer Service phone number at 1-800-997-9999.
A replacement card will be mailed to you upon reporting that your card has been lost, stolen or damaged. Replacement cards will be received within 3-5 business days.
You can also contact your county Social Services Agency or your local DHS caseworker.
How do I report a store or person that I think is misusing food or cash benefits (committing fraud)?
Misusing benefits on purpose is a federal crime. If you misuse benefits, your benefits can be taken away. To report a store or person misusing benefits, click here.
What items am I allowed to purchase with my EBT card?
For information on items that you are allowed to purchase with EBT food benefits, click here. Cash aid may be used to purchase anything that can be legally purchased with currency (cash).
Can I go to a bank teller and withdraw money from my EBT account?
No, you may only withdraw money from an ATM or through a cash-back/cash-only withdrawal at a participating store.
Additionally, bank tellers do not have information or access to EBT accounts.
When is Arkansas EBT Benefits Deposited?
The day your benefits are available on your EBT Card is based on the last digit of your Social Security Number (SSN).
Please see the schedule below for the day your benefits will be on your card.
| If your Social Security Number ends in | Benefits are deposited on the |
| 0 or 1 | 4th of the month |
| 2 or 3 | 5th of the month |
| 4 | 8th of the month |
| 5 | 9th of the month |
| 6 | 10th of the month |
| 7 | 11th of the month |
| 8 | 12th of the month |
| 9 | 13th of the month |
Are there any fees for using my Arkansas EBT Card?
There is never a charge for using your card to buy food. However, any Bank surcharges (if any) for using cash machines will be taken from your account.
How do I buy food and items with my EBT Card?
Here’s how to use your EBT card to purchase food items:
- Know your account balance before you shop. Check your last receipt, call Customer Service or go to ConnectEBT.com.
- At the checkout lane, tell the cashier that you are using your card and which account you want to use – Food Stamps or Cash.
- When it is time to pay, swipe your card through the POS machine and select EBT from the POS screen.
- Enter your PIN on the machine’s PIN pad.
- The machine will print a receipt with the store name and location, transaction type, transaction amount and remaining account balance.
- Remember to take your card and receipt with you when you leave.
- Save your receipt so you know your balance next time you go shopping
Arkansas EBT Card Discounts and Savings
Did you know that there are exclusive discounts and freebies available to Arkansas EBT Cardholders? It’s true!
If you are currently receiving food stamps, find out how you can save with your Arkansas EBT Card.
You can qualify for discounted phone service, internet, free museum admission, and even over 50% off on Amazon Prime!
Check out how you can save with your Arkansas EBT card here.
Double Up Food Bucks in Arkansas
In addition, your EBT card gives you access to the Double up Food Bucks program in Arkansas.
Double Up Food Bucks in Arkansas doubles the value of SNAP EBT benefits spent at participating farmers markets and grocery stores, like Harps and Hays.
The goal of the program is to help low-income families bring home more healthy fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers.
Buy $1 fruits & veggies with your Arkansas EBT Card and get $1 FREE fruits & veggies with Double Up Food Bucks, up to $20 a day.
For more in this program, click here.
Arkansas EBT Card Account
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Check out our other articles about Arkansas Food Stamps and EBT Card benefits:
- Arkansas EBT Card Discounts
- Double Up Food Bucks at Arkansas Farmers’ Markets
- Access Arkansas Login Help
- Arkansas Food Stamp Office Locations
- How to apply for Arkansas Food Stamps
- Discounted Amazon Prime for Arkansas EBT Cardholders
- How to get $10 Internet with Food Stamps
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