Puerto Rico Snap EBT
Welcome to SNAP EBT information page for the state of Puerto Rico.
The Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Program (PAN) (previously known as the Food Stamp Program), assists you and your family in purchasing nutritious foods. Food is available at most grocery stores and other food retailers. If you meet the program’s requirements, you will receive a special debit card.
This debit card comes pre-loaded with a set amount of money to pay for food. The amount of money you receive on the card is subject to household income from all sources (earned and unearned), such as money from work, Social Security, SSI, or interest in the number of persons in your home.
The card is accepted at the majority of grocery stores. It functions exactly like a standard debit card. You use the card to pay for your groceries, and the cost is deducted from the total amount on the card. On a monthly basis, more money is loaded onto your debit card.
List of Online Retailers
Below is a list of SNAP EBT retailers for the state of Puerto Rico:
Issuance Schedule for Puerto Rico EBT Snap
NAP benefits are made available between the 4th and the 22nd of every month, based on the last digit of the client’s SSN (Social Security Number):
- SSN ends in 0* = benefits available on the 4th of the month
- SSN ends in 1 = benefits available on the 6th of the month
- SSN ends in 2= benefits available on the 8th of the month
- SSN ends in 3= benefits available on the 10th of the month
- SSN ends in 4= benefits available on the 12th of the month
- SSN ends in 5= benefits available on the 14th of the month
- SSN ends in 6= benefits available on the 16th of the month
- SSN ends in 7= benefits available on the 18th of the month
- SSN ends in 8= benefits available on the 20th of the month
- SSN ends in 9= benefits available on the 22nd of the month
All homeless recipients receive benefits on the 4th of every month, regardless of the last digit of their SSN.
In January, recipients who would normally receive benefits on the 6th of every month receive benefits on the 5th instead to account for Three Kings Day (local holiday). Usually, benefits are available on another day instead of the holiday for Good Friday, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s.
Picture of Snap EBT Card
Wondering what snap card looks like. Below is a sample picture.
This state EBT program is also known by these names:
Nutrition Assistance Program
Puerto Rico EBT Card
Contact Information
Puerto Rico Snap Website
The website is https://serviciosenlinea.adsef.pr.gov/adsefdigital/Security/Login.aspx
Puerto Rico Snap Phone Number
The phone number is +787-289-7600; 787-294-4900
Puerto Rico Local Office Location
Click Here to view office locations.
EBT Website
The website is https://www.ebtpr.com/
Puerto Rico EBT Phone Number
The phone number is +877-467-4832
Frequently Asked Questions
In Puerto Rico, is California EBT accepted?
In California, granted public assistance programs, including CalFresh, CalWORKs, and other food and cash aid benefits, are delivered and redeemed using the EBT system. In addition to the other 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam, EBT is available in California.
Where can I use EBT cash to make purchases online?
Three internet retailers—Amazon, Walmart, and Target—accept online EBT payments for SNAP-eligible food purchases. If you use online EBT grocery delivery and pickup, you may have to pay additional costs not included in your SNAP benefits.
Does Amazon accept Puerto Rico EBT?
Except for Alaska, Hawaii, Louisiana, and Montana, all states accept SNAP EBT on Amazon. Additionally, SNAP households in the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands have access to this program.