Amazon SNAP EBT Card Program

Amazon provides a lot of services for a lot of basic necessities, especially in today’s economy; and they are also aware that its subscription services like Amazon Prime is considered a luxury that there just isn’t any budget for in many households.

Did you know though, that on Amazon, there are many services that is available to help households with restrictive budgets to be able to help customers with some of Amazon’s most popular products and subscriptions — like the fact that Amazon accepts the SNAP EBT card.

What can you buy with your SNAP EBT on Amazon? — Fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. Breads, cereals, canned vegetables, and pantry staples; other foods such as snacks, seeds, and non-alcoholic beverages. Look for items on Amazon.com labeled SNAP EBT Eligible.

Amazon accepts SNAP EBT nationwide. Delivery or service fees (if applicable), tips, and items sold by third-party sellers require other forms of payment.

Who is eligible to use SNAP EBT on Amazon? Amazon is part of a pilot run by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to accept SNAP EBT online. Currently, customers with a valid SNAP EBT card can use their SNAP funds on Amazon.

How do I sign up to use my SNAP EBT benefits on Amazon? To use your SNAP EBT card, visit www.amazon.com/snap and follow the instructions on the screen. If you are not already an Amazon customer, you will need to create an account. There are also opportunities to add an EBT card during checkout or in your wallet of your Amazon account.

Do I need a Prime membership to use my SNAP EBT card on Amazon? No. Shopping with a valid SNAP EBT card issued by an eligible US state allows you to access Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market on Amazon without Amazon Prime.

Can I have more than one EBT card registered to my Amazon account at a time? No. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, which manages Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, now requires online retailers to limit the number of EBT cards registered per online account to one at a time.

Can I pay with SNAP EBT using my Amazon Business account? Amazon Business accounts are not eligible for SNAP EBT payment. You will need to sign into your personal account to use your SNAP EBT benefits on Amazon.

What are the differences between groceries on Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market? Customers can use their SNAP EBT benefits to purchase groceries on Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market (available in select regions).

Amazon Fresh is similar to your typical grocery store, delivering perishable, shelf-stable and household products in everyday package sizes, available in select regions. Amazon Fresh is typically available only to Prime members. However, Amazon is making Amazon Fresh selection available to customers who shop with a SNAP EBT card in eligible regions without Prime membership fees. Amazon Fresh delivery orders include a service fee ranging from $3.95 to $9.95 on orders under $150. Delivery orders over $150 and pickup orders will remain FREE for customers with an EBT card or a Prime membership.

Your SNAP EBT card cannot be used to pay for the shipping fee if you do not meet the order minimum and you will need to provide an alternate form of payment. Customers can schedule their preferred delivery time within a 1 or 2-hour delivery window, as early as same day. Please visit About Amazon Fresh Delivery for more information. For more information on Amazon Fresh, visit About Amazon Fresh.

Groceries on Amazon feature pantry staples, shelf-stable food and household items, available nationwide. There is no minimum spend for Prime members to receive free shipping. If you are not a Prime member, you can receive free delivery on Amazon.com grocery orders by purchasing $25 or more of eligible items. You can also place a smaller order and pay a shipping fee. Your SNAP EBT card cannot be used to pay for the shipping fee if you do not meet the order minimum and you will need to provide an alternate form of payment.

Whole Foods Market is the world’s leading natural and organic foods retailer. Whole Foods Market on Amazon offers many of the same great products found in Whole Foods Market stores. Grocery pickup is free on orders $35+. All delivery orders will include a $9.95 service fee. Your SNAP EBT funds cannot be used to pay for the service fee. Available in select regions. More information on Whole Foods Market on Amazon, visit About Whole Foods Market on Amazon.

Can I add a tip to an Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods Market on Amazon order when I pay with a SNAP EBT card? SNAP funds can only be used for select food items and cannot be used for fees or tips. To add a tip to an Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods Market on Amazon order, a separate credit or debit card must be used.

What items are eligible for purchase with SNAP EBT funds? According to government requirements, SNAP EBT funds can only be used for SNAP-eligible food items that are shipped and sold by Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, or fulfilled by Whole Foods Market. You can identify which items on Amazon are eligible for purchase with SNAP by looking for the “SNAP EBT eligible” label near the product name.

Can I buy non-SNAP eligible items with an alternative form of payment? Yes, you can buy non-SNAP-eligible items with other forms of payment. Simply add an additional payment method, such as a gift card, credit card or debit card at checkout. Customers can also add cash to their Amazon balance at any participating Amazon Cash location. Visit Amazon Cash to learn more.

Why do similar grocery items have different SNAP eligibility? Ex., one flavor or size is eligible while another is not. According to USDA requirements, food items must be shipped and sold by Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh or fulfilled by Whole Foods Market to be eligible for purchase with SNAP EBT funds. Since Amazon allows third parties to sell items in the Amazon store, a product may have multiple offers by multiple sellers. In that case, only the grocery offer that is sold by Amazon will be eligible for purchase with SNAP EBT. These offers indicate that they are “Shipped and Sold by Amazon” on the product detail page.

Why can’t I pay for my ‘Subscribe & Save’ item with my SNAP EBT card? According to government requirements, SNAP purchases require customers to authorize the transaction by entering their PIN. Since “Subscribe & Save” orders are automatic recurring orders, this authorization is not possible. You may still subscribe to items using an alternative form of payment, such as a debit or credit card.

Can I use SNAP EBT funds to pay for shipping or delivery? No. USDA requirements prohibit using your SNAP EBT funds to cover shipping, service or delivery fees.

If I place an order without using my SNAP EBT card, can I still get free shipping (provided I meet the minimum order size for free shipping)? Yes. You can order from Amazon without using your SNAP EBT card and still receive free shipping if you spend the minimum amount to qualify for free shipping on your Amazon Fresh or Amazon groceries order. Orders placed in Whole Foods Market do not qualify for free shipping. Amazon Fresh delivery orders include a service fee ranging from $3.95 to $9.95 on orders under $150. Amazon Fresh delivery orders over $150 and pickup orders will remain FREE with for customers with an EBT card or a Prime membership.

What if I don’t meet the free shipping minimum? Can I still buy my items? Yes. You can still buy your items, but you will be charged a shipping fee and you will be asked to provide an alternate form of payment to cover the shipping fee.

Do non-SNAP eligible items help me qualify for free shipping? Yes, both SNAP-eligible and non-SNAP eligible items on your Amazon Fresh and Amazon groceries orders will count toward the free shipping minimum regardless of payment method or SNAP eligibility. Please note that free shipping is calculated separately for Amazon Fresh or groceries on Amazon. Orders placed on Whole Foods Market will not qualify for free shipping. Amazon Fresh delivery orders will include a service fee ranging from $3.95 to $9.95 on orders under $150. Delivery orders over $150 and pickup orders will remain FREE for customers with an EBT card or a Prime membership.

How can I tell if I am eligible for delivery on purchases using my SNAP EBT card? After you visit www.Amazon.com/snap, you will be prompted add your card and sign up. During the sign up process, you will have an opportunity to input your SNAP EBT card information. You will be notified whether or not your card is eligible at that time.

What can my SNAP EBT card be used to pay for? Your SNAP EBT card can be used to pay for SNAP eligible grocery items shipped and sold by Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, or fulfilled by Whole Foods Market. It cannot be used to cover tips, delivery, shipping, and service fees, gift wrap, food items sold by third-party sellers, or non-eligible grocery items.

Do I need to have a credit or debit card to shop on Amazon? When shopping for grocery items shipped and sold by Amazon.com or Amazon Fresh, you do not need to have a credit or debit card. However, it helps to have a credit or debit card on file for when you want to pay for items that are not SNAP eligible, when your order does not meet the minimum and shipping fees are charged, add tips or when your SNAP funds run out. When shopping delivery on Whole Foods Market on Amazon, a credit or debit card is required to pay for the service fee.

What if I do not have a credit or debit card and wish to purchase items with cash? If you do not have a credit or debit card but would like to purchase non-SNAP eligible items with cash, you can use a gift card or Amazon Cash. With Amazon Cash, you preload funds onto your Amazon account via an authorized retailer.

Can I check out using multiple forms of payment? Yes. You can use multiple forms of payment, such as a SNAP EBT card and a credit card, when you check out. You will need to do so if you have non-SNAP eligible items in your cart or to cover shipping fees, service fees, and tips. Please note that only one SNAP EBT card can be used per order.

Can I use SNAP EBT cash to pay for eligible items? No. Currently, we can’t accept EBT cash.

Can I use coupons on my SNAP EBT purchase? Currently, Amazon does not accept paper coupons (like those from newspapers). However, they have their own online coupons on Amazon.com that are available for all customers, including customers using SNAP. Look for the “Save $X.XX” flags while you are shopping. Please visit their Coupons page for more information.

Can I qualify for select discounts with an Amazon Business account? No. Only personal Amazon accounts can qualify for select discounts with an EBT card.