Yes, Sam’s Club accepts EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), formerly known as food stamps.
Sam’s Club appears on the SNAP Retail Locator, which finds locations near you that accept EBT. Locations can be found by city and state or zip code.
For those who qualify, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) deposits funds onto the same EBT card as SNAP benefits, and TANF funds can be used like cash, to be spent on necessities such as food, rent, medical bills, transportation, or child care.
Sam’s Club is a wholesale store that sells a variety of items including groceries. Products may be purchased in-store or online. A membership is required to purchase using EBT, and the membership may not be paid for using EBT. A Sam’s Club app is also available. Please proceed to read the rest of this article to fully understand the details of shopping at Sam’s Club with EBT.
What Can You Buy With EBT at Sam’s Club?
The Sam’s Club items that may be purchased with EBT include grocery items such as produce, dairy, meat, deli items, frozen food, bakery items, snacks, dry goods, canned goods, condiments, and non-alcoholic beverages.
What Can You NOT Buy With EBT at Sam’s Club?
According to this government website, products such as hot foods, alcohol, tobacco products, non-food items, vitamins, medicines, and supplements may not be purchased on EBT. For example, Sam’s Club items that may not be purchased with EBT include home goods, vitamins, supplements, personal care items, baby items, electronics, apparel, toys, jewelry, office supplies, prescription medicines, alcohol, and auto items. These items can be purchased with TANF funds, however.
How to Use an EBT Card at Sam’s Club
- Check Your Balance: Before going to Sam’s Club, check your balance on your EBT account to make sure you know your spending limit. You can check your balance by calling the number on the back of your card and following the prompts on the call.
- Separate Items: In order to avoid charging items that are not eligible on your EBT card on accident, it’s best to separate EBT eligible items and regular items before checkout. It is a good idea to present the EBT eligible items to the cashier first and pay first using your EBT card. The cashier will then tell you your total for the non-EBT items, and you would pay for them another way. You may use cash or a debit card for non-EBT items. Aldi does not accept credit cards.
- Swipe your EBT card and enter your PIN. Alternatively, you may need to hand the card to the cashier.
- Take your receipt. Your current EBT balance is on the receipt.
What is the Sam’s Club Return Policy for Items Purchased With EBT?
According to this federal law, all SNAP recipients must be treated like any other customer. It says that “you may return or refund an item bought with a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, so long as store policy allows it.
All refunds for food items that you purchased with SNAP benefits go directly onto your EBT card. Cash refunds are not allowed for food items purchased with SNAP benefits under any circumstances.”
Sam’s Club return policy states that most items can be returned at any time, with or without a receipt. “For perishable items purchased in-club, you may request a replacement or refund at your club and are not required to return the item.”
What Sam’s Club Locations Accept EBT?
All Sam’s Club locations accept EBT. You may find a Sam’s Club location here. There are Sam’s Club stores in 44 states:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
EBT Card FAQ at Sam’s Club
Do Cashiers at Sam’s Club Know if I’m Using EBT?
Yes, you should tell the cashier that you are using EBT in case they would have to run an EBT card differently from a credit or debit card.
Can You Use EBT for Sam’s Club Delivery?
No. EBT is not accepted for Sam’s Club delivery purchases.
Can You Use EBT at Sam’s Club Self Checkout?
Yes. You may use the Scan & Go feature with EBT purchases.
Can You Buy Hot Food at Sam’s Club With EBT?
No. You may not purchase hot food such as pizza using EBT.
Does Sam’s Club Accept EBT For Online Orders?
No. EBT is not accepted for Sam’s Club delivery purchases. These purchases must be paid another way.
Can You Use EBT for Sam’s Club Curbside Pickup?
No. EBT is not accepted for Sam’s Club delivery purchases.