The deposit of benefits on the EBT card varies depending on the state and the program in which you are enrolled. Generally, SNAP benefits are deposited to the EBT card monthly, on a date set by the state. These deposit dates are often based on the last digit of the cardholder’s social security number or a preset scheduling system.
Therefore, the specific day will be determined for each case, but if you want to review it, follow these steps:
- Look up the SNAP program in your state.
- Select the tab that refers to EBT, there you will find more information.
- The precise date on which the deposit was made also appears on your account statement.
It’s important to know that based on the first letter of your last name , SNAP benefits are awarded and will appear on the same day each month , even if it falls on a weekend or holiday .
You can find the SNAP benefit schedule below:
| surname letter | Receive their SNAP benefits |
| A or B | 1st day of the month |
| C. | 2nd day of the month |
| D, E or F | 3rd day of the month |
| G or H | 4th day of the month |
| I, J or K | 5th day of the month |
| L or M | 6th day of the month |
| N, O, P or Q | 7th day of the month |
| R or S | 8th day of the month |
| T, U or V | 9th day of the month |
| W, X, Y or Z | 10th day of the month |
Benefits per family member
SNAP, through the EBT card, provides financial benefits that vary by household size . These benefits are determined by the number of people who live, shop and eat together in the same home. Here’s a summary of the 2023 SNAP benefits per person in your household:
One member: $281.
Two members: $516.
Three members: $740.
Four members: $939.
Five members: $1,116.
Six members: $1,339.
Seven members: $1,480.
Eight members: $1,691.
Additional person: $211.
There are states that pay more for SNAP, such as Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, and the US Virgin Islands. For example, in Alaska the highest amounts are awarded, the maximum that can be received is $3,274 .