Cash from EBT Card: How to Withdraw Money For Free

EBT cards are generally used to pay SNAP benefits and other food and cash aid benefits. In this article, read and find out how to withdraw money from EBT cards free of charge!

The Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card is used by the residents of California to access their financial assistance like the SNAP benefits. These benefits are generally issued at the start of each month. Nonetheless, the exact date of issuance will depend on the claimant’s case number.

An article on MARCA states that after the funds for the SNAP benefits are transferred, the EBT cards function like a debit or a credit card. This means that SNAP food purchases, along with other food and cash aid benefits, can be paid through EBT cards. The balance on the EBT cards is treated as cash. This means that it is programmed to be used to purchase approved SNAP food products. Unfortunately, businesses like bars, casinos, jewelry stores, nail salons, and more are prohibited by state law to accept EBT cards.

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How to Withdraw Cash From EBT Card

According to an article on the Own Your Own Future, the cash from EBT card can be withdrawn at bank ATMs that have the NYCE and QUEST logos. However, it must be remembered that using an ATM may have additional fees imposed by some banks. Nonetheless, there would be no fees charged if the cash from EBT card is withdrawn from an ATM that belongs to the Bank of America, the Sovereign Bank, or Citizens Bank.

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