How to Check Your EBT Balance
Four free ways to see exactly how much you have left — receipt, phone, app, and website.
1. Your last store receipt (fastest)
Most SNAP purchases print your remaining balance at the bottom of the receipt. If you shopped recently, that number is your current balance minus anything you've spent since.
2. The EBT customer service phone line (24/7)
Every state prints a toll-free number on the back of your EBT card. Call it, enter your card number, and the automated system reads your SNAP (and cash, if applicable) balance. It's free and available around the clock, including weekends and holidays.
3. Official EBT apps and portals
Most states use one of two big EBT processors, each with its own app and website:
| Platform | Where it works |
|---|---|
| ConnectEBT (app + connectebt.com) | States using the FIS processor — including California (with BenefitsCal), Florida, Illinois, and others |
| ebtEDGE (app + ebtedge.com) | States using the Conduent/FIS ebtEDGE system — including Texas, Georgia, Michigan, and others |
| Providers (Propel) | A widely used third-party app that supports balance checks in most states |
| State-specific portals | Some states have their own, e.g. YourTexasBenefits (TX), BenefitsCal (CA), Illinois Link (IL) |
The safest way to find yours: search your state's official SNAP or human services website (a .gov address) for "check EBT balance" — it links to the correct app.
4. Your caseworker or benefits portal
Your state's general benefits portal (where you applied or recertify) usually shows your issuance history — each month's deposit amount and date. That's also the place to confirm your assigned deposit day if you're not sure which row of your state's schedule applies to you.
Know when your next deposit lands
Your balance refills once a month on your state's assigned day. Check your state's exact schedule in our state directory — and if you want a heads-up, sign up below for a free email reminder before each deposit.
Security tip: never share your PIN, and change it if you suspect skimming — benefits stolen via cloned cards are hard to recover. Only use apps linked from your state's official .gov website.
Frequently asked questions
What's the fastest way to check my EBT balance?
Your last store receipt — most SNAP purchases print the remaining balance at the bottom. Next fastest is your state's EBT app or the 24/7 customer service number on the back of your card.
Is there one app for all EBT cards?
No single official app covers every state, but ConnectEBT and ebtEDGE together cover most of them, and several states have their own (like Providers/Propel, which works in many states). Use the app or portal listed on your state's EBT website.
Can I check my EBT balance without my card?
Yes — if you already have an online EBT account, you can sign in with your user ID. To create a new account or use the phone line, you'll typically need your card number, so keep it somewhere safe.
Does checking my balance cost anything?
No. Balance checks by phone, app, website, or receipt are always free. Be wary of unofficial apps that charge fees or ask for more personal data than your card number and PIN setup requires.
Never wonder when your benefits load again
Get a free email reminder before your state's SNAP deposit window, so you know exactly when to expect your benefits.