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Stores that take EBT

Does Amazon take EBT?

YesYes. 2 store listings in the USDA retailer data have Amazon in the name, and the USDA state directory lists it for SNAP online shopping in 51 of 53 states and territories.
2store listings in USDA data
51states with online SNAP
2states with a listing

What SNAP can and cannot buy there

Yes

Food for the household: fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, bread, cereal, snacks, drinks without alcohol, and seeds and plants that grow food.

No

Hot food at the point of sale, alcohol, tobacco, vitamins and supplements, pet food, and nonfood items like paper towels, soap or diapers. Full list.

Depends on the state

Soda, candy and some sweet drinks are blocked in a growing list of states. See your state.

Amazon describes its own discount offers for people with an EBT card. Those are the company's terms, not SNAP rules, so check them with Amazon.

States with the most Amazon listings

Store listings whose name matches Amazon, USDA data updated October 21, 2026
StateListings
New York1
Illinois1

Amazon online with SNAP

Listed for SNAP online in 51 states and territories:

Online, SNAP pays for eligible food only: the USDA says delivery fees and other charges cannot be paid with SNAP, and you still need your PIN.

Common questions

Does Amazon take EBT?

Yes. 2 store listings in the USDA retailer data have Amazon in the name, and the USDA state directory lists it for SNAP online shopping in 51 of 53 states and territories.

Can I pay Amazon delivery fees with SNAP?

No. The USDA says only eligible food can be bought with SNAP online; delivery fees and other charges need another way to pay.

Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026) (listings whose name matches the chain); USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources, online retailers by state; USDA, What Can SNAP Buy? (page updated June 4, 2025); USDA, Stores Accepting SNAP Online (page updated February 17, 2026).

Independent guide. Not a government website. Not affiliated with USDA or any state agency. We do not take applications, and we never ask for your case number, card number or PIN. Amounts and rules can change: your state SNAP agency has the final word.