Electronic Benefits Transfer
Quick Reference Guide
EBT Overview
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is a
method of electronically accepting and
processing government benefit programs,
such as Cash Benefits or Food Stamps.
Merchants accepting Food Stamps must be
an authorized Food Stamp retailer (AFSR),
by previously registering with the Food and
Consumer Service (FCS) agency of the
U.S. Department of Agriculture. EBT
transactions are authorized and processed
electronically in a “real-time” environment.
EBT Food Stamp Sale
>
Press
[7]
Terminal Displays:
1.
FOOD STAMP
2.
CASH BENEFIT
>
Press
1.
FOOD STAMP
Terminal Displays:
1.
PURCHASE
2.
RETURN
>
Press
1.
PURCHASE
>
Swipe or type account # and press
[ENTER]
>
Input $ amount and press
[ENTER]
>
Cardholder enters PIN and presses
[ENTER]
>
Terminal dials for authorization and
prints a receipt with approval code
and $ amount
EBT Food Stamp Refund
>
Press
[7]
Terminal Displays:
1.
FOOD STAMP
2.
CASH BENEFIT
>
Press
1.
FOOD STAMP
Terminal Displays:
1.
PURCHASE
2.
RETURN
>
Press
2.
RETURN
>
Swipe or type account # and press
[ENTER]
>
Input $ amount and press
[ENTER]
>
Cardholder enters PIN and presses
[ENTER]
>
Terminal dials for authorization and
prints a receipt with approval code
and $ amount
EBT Cash Benefit Sale
>
Press
[7]
Terminal Displays:
1.
FOOD STAMP
2.
CASH BENEFIT
>
Press
2.
CASH BENEFIT
>
Swipe or type account # and press
[ENTER]
>
Input $ amount and press
[ENTER]
>
Cardholder enters PIN and presses
[ENTER]
>
Terminal dials for authorization and
prints a receipt with approval code
and $ amount
EBT-QRG-1068-US Rev0408
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