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Protect your EBT benefits

Keep your benefits safe with top-tier, easy-to-use security features in the app.

Lock and unlock your card easily

Block any and all transactions on your card until you unlock it again.

"Propel is a must-have app. It’s even better now—you can lock your card when you’re not using it so your benefits can’t be stolen."

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Block out-of-state transactions

Prevent transactions on your card that come from outside of your state.

Block online transactions

Block web- and app-based transactions that you didn’t authorize.

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Activate suspicious transaction alerts

Get alerts when Propel sees suspicious transaction activity on your card.

Here’s how theft happens and what to do if your benefits are stolen.

Propel is committed to protecting families from EBT theft

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EBT theft is an estimated $400 million annual problem that impacts the most vulnerable households. Check back here for our latest insights and initiatives, or sign up for email alerts.

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