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If you’re receiving SNAP or EBT benefits you should know that you can use your SNAP/EBT card to shop online at Amazon. Amazon accepts SNAP/EBT payments. Once you link your SNAP account to your Amazon account you can buy anything that is approved for SNAP benefits on Amazon.

What Are Some Surprising Things You Can Buy On Amazon SNAP?

There are strict rules about what items can be purchased with SNAP benefits. But you might be surprised by what items are available on Amazon that are eligible for SNAP. Using SNAP you can buy these surprising items on Amazon:

If you are receiving SNAP or EBT benefits you can use those benefits at many different grocery stores, including Whole Foods and other specialty grocery stores. Shopping at Whole Foods is a great way to get food that you need if you or someone in your household is on a special diet or needs special foods because they have food allergies or food sensitivity. Many of the items at Whole Foods are SNAP or EBT-eligible.

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Yes, Amazon does accept SNAP EBT card in all states except Alaska. 

SNAP, short for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a government program that helps individuals buy the food that they need to live healthy lives. Those using SNAP will receive a monthly benefits card.

The benefits card, also known as an EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, can be used in many major grocery stores, and now can be used at Amazon.

Connecting your EBT card to your Amazon account will give you access to a couple of benefits that Amazon offers.

You may be wondering if Social Security recipients or SNAP benefits qualify for the Prime Day deals. Amazon Prime does offer discounts if you are receiving SNAP/EBT benefits.

If you are eligible for SNAP EBT, Amazon offers many benefits. 

Amazon is now part of a pilot run initiated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to accept SNAP EBT online. Currently, customers with a valid SNAP EBT card in all states except Alaska can use their snap funds on Amazon.

Does Amazon Take EBT?

Yes, Amazon accepts EBT in every state except Alaska. 

Yes, you can get food delivery on Amazon using your SNAP EBT. You can link your SNAP EBT to your Amazon account to get discounts on grocery food delivery.

There are some requirements which you need to follow to be eligible for Amazon EBT food delivery. One of these is adding your SNAP to Amazon. This is an easy process if you follow the instructions on the Amazon page.

Your SNAP EBT card can be used to buy SNAP eligible grocery items which are shipped and sold by Amazon, Amazon Fresh, or from the Whole Foods Market. However, you can’t use it to cover tips, delivery, shipping, service fees, gift wrap, food items sold by third-party sellers, and non-eligible grocery items. The USDA website provides further information on eligible food items.