Are you a SNAP recipient and would like to use your EBT to do your grocery shopping? Then you might wonder whether you can only shop at proper grocery stores or go to your favorite Walmart.
So your question is Can you use EBT for Walmart grocery delivery?
Yes, but some exceptions apply in some states, and some stores limit EBT payments to pick-up orders.
In this article, I will explain who can use EBT for Walmart grocery deliveries, what the exceptions are, and how to find products that are eligible for EBT.
Who Can Use EBT For Walmart Grocery Delivery?
Only recent SNAP recipients can use EBT cash for Walmart grocery deliveries.
Walmart itself does not check your SNAP eligibility. Stores assume everything is fine as long as you have the necessary paperwork.
Does Walmart Accept EBT In All States?
So far, you can use EBT for Walmart grocery delivery in the following states
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Other states may join the list in the future as Walmart is working with the USDA to make EBT payments available to customers in all stores in all states.
Which States Do Not Accept EBT For Online Grocery At Walmart?
There are only five states in which you cannot use EBT to pay online when shopping at Walmart. These states are Arkansas, Alaska, Louisiana, Maine, and Montana.
However, there is a way around this, while Walmart stores in these five states don’t allow you to pay with EBT online, you can buy your groceries online and pay when you pick them up.
At pick-up points, you can use your EBT card. Sure, this is less convenient than doing everything in one go, and you can’t get your groceries delivered, but at least you can still use EBT.
How Does Grocery Shopping At Walmart Work With EBT?
Not all products offered by Walmart are eligible for EBT payments. This means that you need to adjust your shopping habits a little.
If you want to pay with EBT, you need to do the following.
- Go to walmart.com and navigate to one of the departments you want to shop from.
- On the left, you see a menu with price, brand, availability, special diet needs, etc. At the bottom of the list, click on “benefits cards.”
- From the drop-down menu, select “EBT food eligible.”
Now the products are filtered by their eligibility. Fill up your shopping cart with what you need, then head to the online checkout.
On the payment method screen, select that you want to pay with EBT. There are some extra steps for security, but that’s just part of the normal checkout process and should not pose any problems.
Can I Use Both EBT Cash And EBT Food Online For Walmart Grocery Deliveries?
You can use both options to pay for your grocery shopping. Most Walmart stores accept payments with EBT Food and EBT cash.
Some stores, however, may only accept payment in-store and not online, so you won’t be able to get your groceries delivered. You can only use EBT payment options for pick-ups where you pay in person.
Related Questions
How Do I Get Free Grocery Delivery From Walmart?
If you rely on EBT cash to pay for your food, you want to save as much money as possible. Delivery fees can sometimes be quite high, but there are ways to get deliveries for free.
You must spend more than $35 to be eligible for free delivery. This does only apply to next-day or 48-hour deliveries. Keep in mind that this is about groceries. It’s a tad different when it comes to the delivery of larger items, e.g., furniture.
You could sign up for Walmart+. This includes services like free delivery but has a monthly or annual fee. It’s only worth it if you use Walmart a lot.
Can I Use EBT For Walmart Grocery Pick-Up?
Yes, but only in participating stores (which is most of them).
In five states (Arkansas, Alaska, Louisiana, Maine, and Montana), you cannot pay for your groceries online with EBT, but you can pay when you pick your groceries up.
Can I Use EBT To Pay The Walmart Delivery Fee?
While delivery fees and other charges that may occur for your Walmart order cannot be paid for with SNAP benefits, you can use EBT cash to pay for these.
Another option is to use your personal debit card. Paying for your Walmart order with more than one payment method is possible.
Does Walmart Take Food Stamps?
Food stamps are not called food stamps any longer. The program has been renamed SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to avoid negative associations people have with the words “food stamp.”
EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) is the new food stamp. And as mentioned in the above article, you can use EBT for grocery delivery and pick-up in participating Walmart stores in all but five US states.
Final Thoughts
Paying for your Walmart groceries is just as convenient as paying with any other payment method. It does not take any longer, and there are only some limitations on the products you can buy with EBT cash.
Remember: if you see something you want, but it’s not eligible for EBT, you can use a different payment method to pay for the product. You don’t have to do a separate shop for that.