Shopping for groceries online has become a growing preference during the coronavirus pandemic.
Can You Pay For Groceries Online With EBT?
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Ask one of these companies to help… Grocers must meet aspecific set of requirements.
The following stores are authorized to accept EBT payments for online grocery shopping.
Did you know?
New York City residents must spend over $50 for free shipping from Amazon Fresh.
Amazon Fresh is only available in select markets, and is usually only accessible to Amazon Prime members.
SNAP recipients, however, dont need to have Prime to purchase Amazon Fresh groceries.
EBT card holders qualify fordiscounted Amazon Prime memberships.
Customers can enter their EBT account information during the online checkout process.
Customers are also able to use their EBT card for delivery orders where grocery delivery is available.
Customers can select pick-up dates up to seven days in advance.
Store associates bring online orders straight to customers vehicles when they arrive for pick up.
Customers dont have to meet a minimum purchase amount to complete their online orders.
FreshDirect
This New York-based online grocerserves SNAP customers in select Bronx zip codes 10454 and 10455.
FreshDirects EBT program excludes delivery to apartments above the fifth floor if the building doesnt have a working elevator.
It also restricts the amount of beverage cases that workers are able to deliver in one order.
Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee, a Midwestern grocery chain,allows online customers to pay with EBT cards at select locations.
The chain is looking to expand the amount of stores that accept EBT payments online.
Online orders must be at least $30 for free pickup.
SNAP recipients will have their EBT cards swiped at the store when they pick up their order.
Those using EBT as payment must bring their card to the store with them when picking up their order.
Wrights Market
Wrights Market in Opelika, Alabama,accepts EBT cards as online payment for grocery delivery.
Customers must enter their EBT card information online to process orders.
A separate form of payment is needed to cover delivery fees and other associated charges.
Nicole Dow is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
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