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What is Electronic
Benefits Transfer (EBT)?

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is a secure, efficient system that delivers government benefits, like SNAP (food stamps) and eWIC, to eligible individuals and families. Instead of paper vouchers or checks, benefits are loaded onto an EBT card, similar to a debit card, which can be used at authorized retailers. EBT cards make accessing benefits easier and more convenient while also helping to reduce fraud and streamline transactions.

What is the difference
between SNAP and EBT?

The federal government created SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to provide food assistance benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families. EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) is simply the electronic system that delivers SNAP benefits onto a card, much like a debit card. In short, SNAP is the benefit program, and EBT is the tool used to access it.

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What is an EBT Card?

An EBT card (Electronic Benefits Transfer card) is a plastic card, similar to a debit card, used to access government benefits like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or eWIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children). It securely stores benefits electronically, allowing recipients to make eligible purchases at authorized retailers by swiping the card at checkout. The system automatically reloads benefits onto the card each month for continued use.

What Can Customers
Buy with EBT?

EBT Food

EBT Food benefits allow shoppers to purchase various staple grocery items, including fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, bread, cereal, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages.

 EBT Food benefits, often associated with programs like SNAP, help households access nutritious food options for home preparation and consumption. Restrictions apply to hot or prepared foods, non-food items, alcohol, tobacco, vitamins, and medicines.

EBT Cash

EBT Cash is a feature on some EBT cards that allows recipients of certain government benefits to access cash assistance.

 EBT cash can be used for more purchases than food benefits, such as clothing, household goods, and bills.

 It can be accessed at ATMs or as cashback at participating retailers without requiring a special license. Eligibility and usage restrictions for EBT Cash vary by state.

How Can I Accept EBT
at My Store?

Accept EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) at your store with NRS seamless solutions. Whether you choose NRS Pay for integration with your existing POS or opt for our all-in-one NRS POS system, we make it easy to welcome SNAP and eWIC customers. Get approved through our guided process and start processing EBT transactions like any other payment. You’ll benefit from increased sales, streamlined checkout, transparent pricing, and dedicated support. 

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Unlimited! & $ave

10¢

Per transaction

What you get:

  • Flat fee per transaction

$49.95/mo.*

FLAT FEE
+ 0¢ per transaction

What you get:

  • Unlimited free EBT transactions

To get started, call:

(888) 677-3280

or

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* Pricing for “Unlimited EBT” plan assumes 1 credit card processing terminal.
Each additional credit card processing terminal will add an additional cost of $49.95/mo.
Bundle with eWIC

Benefits of EBT Unlimited!

Ideal for all EBT
retailers

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market

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No long-term
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Important SNAP Retailers
Allowable Items Information:
Learn More

Find EBT Retailers

Click here to use the FNS link to locate EBT stores across the USA. See who is offering SNAP in your neighborhood.

Need to process a manual
EBT voucher?

Download vouchers PDF

The NRS POS System is
eWIC Compatible

NRS POS seamlessly integrates with eWIC, allowing retailers to quickly accept and process WIC benefits. Retailers can streamline transactions, accurately track redemptions, and offer a convenient shopping experience for WIC participants. The integration eliminates paper vouchers and ensures accurate benefit utilization, simplifying the checkout process.

What is eWIC?

eWIC, formerly known as WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), is a supplementary nutritional program funded by the government through the USDA.

Who is eligible for eWIC?

eWIC is available to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under the age of 5 who meet specific income guidelines and are at nutritional risk. The program is designed to help those who need additional support to maintain a healthy diet during crucial stages of growth and development.

How NRS POS
Simplifies eWIC

Customers scan their eWIC items like any other
purchase right at your NRS POS.
At the counter,
items
are scanned
into POS
Customer inserts
or
swipes their
eWIC card
Benefits are
automatically
cross-referenced
If the two match
up, the
purchase
will continue

Check here if your state
is NRS eWIC-eligible

Note: Eligibility and use of eWIC is contingent on
merchant compliance with state approval regulations.
Need info about obtaining eWIC licensing
for your store?
See resources by state

Sign up for NRS eWIC! & $ave even more
when you bundle it with EBT!

$19.95/mo.

+ 10¢ per transaction

NRS eWIC

What you get:

  • No setup fee
  • Flat monthly fee + 10¢ per transaction
$89.85/mo.*

FLAT FEE + 0¢ per transaction

What you get:

  • eWIC + EBT together
  • ZERO transaction fees

To get started, call:

(973) 438-3226

or

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Pricing for “Unlimited EBT + eWIC” plan assumes 1 credit card processing terminal. Each additional credit card processing terminal will add an additional cost of $69.90/mo.
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EBT Unlimited and eWIC are NRS Pay programs that are subject to separate terms and conditions. Visit https://nrsplus.com/ebt-ewic for pricing and complete details. Each program requires NRS Pay processing services, and eWIC also requires an NRS POS system, each of which are subject to additional pricing, terms and conditions. NRS Pay is a service of National Retail Solutions, Inc. Contract required. National Retail Solutions, Inc. is a registered MSP/ISO of Elavon, Inc., Georgia, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, Minneapolis, MN, and a registered ISO of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Concord, CA.

EBT Unlimited Program – $49.95 per month for unlimited EBT transactions and no additional transaction fees. EBT/SNAP is a government program, and all decisions regarding EBT/SNAP, including available benefits, are made by government agencies. NRS is not responsible for any such decisions.eWIC Program – Available in select states only and merchant must have WIC ID from applicable state. If eWIC service cancelled by NRS due to non or late payment by merchant, and merchant requests re-instatement, then NRS may reinstate the service provided that merchant pays all past and current due amounts for the service and a reinstatement fee of $100. Reinstatement of service is solely within NRS’s discretion. Certain costs for the program may be eligible for reimbursement under state programs. Those programs and all decisions regarding those programs and reimbursement under the programs are made by the applicable state agency. NRS is not responsible for decisions under the state programs or for reimbursing vendors or for any errors made by a vendor is applying for reimbursement. Reimbursement is only available for hardware/software upgrades, not service, maintenance or transaction fees.Monthly fee for the Double Play eWIC + Unlimted EBT not eligible for reimbursement under state programs. Double Play fee subject to increase to $89.95/month after first year.