How to find your food stamp card number
If you get food stamps (technically called SNAP benefits) your deposits are delivered on an EBT card. Every EBT card has a unique card number printed on the front, just like a debit card.
Never share your EBT card number with anyone, it’s basically like the code to access your benefits. If you lose your EBT card, report it lost right away so you can get a new one assigned to you with a new number—that will help keep your benefits safe from theft.
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What is your food stamp card number?#what-is-your-food-stamp-card-number
Your EBT card number is the number on the front of your EBT card. It’s usually a 16-digit number, but in some states it’s 18 or 19 digits.
Every EBT card has its own unique number—it’s what connects your EBT card to your SNAP benefits account.
You might need your EBT card number when:
- You call customer service about an issue with your EBT card or SNAP benefits
- You register or log into your EBT account online
- You set or change your EBT PIN
Can you look up your food stamp card number online?#can-you-look-up-your-food-stamp-card-number-online
No, for security reasons, you generally can’t see your full EBT card number online or in an EBT balance-checking app like Propel.
This helps protect you from benefits theft. If your card has been lost or stolen, you’ll need to call your state’s EBT customer service line to report the it right away and request a replacement card.
What’s the phone number on your EBT card?#whats-the-phone-number-on-your-ebt-card
Each state has its own customer service number for EBT users, and that’s usually printed on your EBT card in addition to your card number.
If you’ve lost your card and don’t know where to call, you can find your state’s contact information here.
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What to do if you lose your EBT card#what-to-do-if-you-lose-your-ebt-card
Losing your EBT card doesn’t mean losing your benefits, but you’ll need to act fast to keep your benefits safe and protect your EBT card number. Here’s what to do:
- Call your state’s SNAP customer service number right away. Once you call, follow the prompts to speak to a representative
- Report your EBT card as lost or stolen. The representative will cancel your old EBT card and mail you a new one with a new, unique card number
- Wait for your new card to arrive by mail. Most states send replacement cards in 7 to 10 business days, and it will arrive in a plain white envelope
- Activate your new EBT card once it arrives and set a new PIN number
