Requirements to Accept EBT Payments in Your Store

The requirements to accept EBT payments in your store can be confusing for owners. Seeing if you qualify to be a SNAP retailer, the application process, and even the reauthorization process for existing retailers can be time-consuming and difficult for busy store owners. Make the process a little easier with this quick, easy overview of how to accept EBT payments in your store…

SEEING IF YOU QUALIFY

Dairy

Breads + Cereals

Meat/Poultry/Fish

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

The application process can be completed in 5 simple steps…

  1. Register for a USDA eAuthentification account
  2. Gather required documentation and information
  3. Visit the USDA website and sign-in to complete your application
  4. Check the status of your application
  5. Get started with EBT processing

FNS REAUTHORIZATION

Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) requires SNAP retailers to be reauthorized every 5 years or so. If you’re currently a SNAP retailer who’s approaching the 5 year mark, check out these free resources to understand FNS reauthorization a bit better.

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