If you have a Missouri EBT Card, there are several ways you can obtain the balance on your card. In this article, we will explain in detail the three ways you can check your Missouri EBT Card Balance.
This Post Will Cover:
- How to Check Missouri EBT Card Balance
- List of Stores That Take EBT Online for Delivery
- Missouri EBT Frequently Asked Questions
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Missouri EBT Card
The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) Family Support Division (FSD) is responsible for administering Missouri Food Stamp benefits to approved, low-income households who meet income and other requirements. These benefits allow households to buy the food they need for good health.
If you are approved for Missouri food assistance, your benefits will be deposited electronically on an EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card. The Missouri EBT Card is similar to a standard ATM or debit card.
The state of Missouri deposits food stamp benefits on your EBT Card on the same day every month.
Missouri 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 Missouri grocery stores accept EBT Cards as payment. Also, some grocery stores accept EBT online for pickup and delivery.
Additionally, you can use your Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri EBT Card, keep reading below.
How to Check your Missouri EBT Card Balance
There are three options for checking your Missouri EBT Card balance. Here they are:
Option 1 – Locate Your Last Purchase Receipt
One of the easiest ways to check your Missouri EBT Card balance is to find the most recent purchase receipt or ATM receipt (for TANF 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 Missouri EBT Card receipts.
Option 2 – Check Your EBT Card Balance Via Phone
Another option is to check your card balance by calling the Missouri EBT Card Customer Service phone number at 1-800-997-7777 (toll-free). Representatives are available to help you retrieve your EBT 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 EBT Card Balance Online
The last option to check your Missouri EBT Card balance is online. You can find out your EBT Card balance online by using the Missouri EBT Edge website. Once you are on the EBT Edge site, enter your User ID and Password to access your balance. Click the “Login” button once complete.
If you do not have a Missouri Connect EBT login, click the “Register Here” button if it is your first time accessing your EBT Card information online. You will see instructions on how to create an account for online access to your Missouri EBT Card.
List of Stores That Take EBT Online for Delivery in Missouri
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 24 grocery stores that accept Missouri EBT Cards online for home delivery or store pick-up.
Missouri EBT cardholders can buy food online for delivery and/or pickup from the approved grocery stores listed below.
- ALDI
- Amazon
- Blue Parkway Sun Fresh
- Bratcher’s Market
- Cameron Market
- Country Mart
- County Market (Niemann Foods)
- FavTrip Independence
- FavTrip KCMO
- Harps Food Stores
- Harter House
- Hays Supermarket
- Kroger
- Price Cutter
- Pyramid Foods
- Sam’s Club Scan & Go
- Schnuck’s Market
- Sliced Bread Market
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Sweet Springs Market
- Target
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
- Woods Supermarket
For more information about how you can use your EBT Card to shop online for delivery, click here.
Missouri EBT Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of the most frequently asked questions about the Missouri 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 haven’t received my EBT Card yet?
If you have not received both within five days of receiving your letter about your approval for benefits, contact the Family Support Division (FSD) Information Center toll free at 855-FSD-INFO (855-373-4636).
When can I start using my EBT Card benefits?
If you have received your Missouri EBT card and need to use your benefits immediately, you can call 1-800-997-7777. You will be asked to select a PIN so you do not have to wait for the additional mailing.
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 TANF (cash assistance) benefits. You can use TANF benefits to purchase food and non-food items. For information on TANF eligibility, contact your local government benefits assistance office.
Can I have someone else help me shop using my EBT account?
Ask your local Missouri 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 EBT card in other counties and other states?
Your 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, please call 1-800-997-7777 to cancel your card or the FSD Information Center toll free at 855-FSD-INFO (855-373-4636).
A replacement 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 should also contact your caseworker to alert them of this.
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.
Are there any fees for using my Missouri 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:
- Swipe your card at the store’s payment machine.
- Then select “EBT” from the card options.
- Next, enter your 4-digit PIN.
- Complete the transaction and take your receipt – it will show your current EBT Card balance at the bottom.
Missouri EBT Card Account
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If you have additional questions about the EBT Card including the Missouri SNAP eligibility and application process, please leave those in the comments below. We are always happy to help!
Check out the current EBT Discounts and Perks available exclusively to Missouri EBT Cardholders! You can save on phone service, museum admission, and even on Amazon Prime!
Check out how you can save with your Missouri EBT card here.
Also, be sure to check out our other articles about Missouri Food Stamps and EBT, including:
- How to Check Missouri EBT Card Balance
- Income Limit for Missouri Food Stamps
- Missouri EBT Card Discounts & Free Admissions
- Farmers Markets In Missouri that Double Your EBT Money
- How to Buy Groceries Online with Missouri EBT
- Grocery Stores that Accept EBT online
- How to Get 50% off Amazon Prime with EBT
