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Florida EBT/SNAP Checkup
Estimate your next EBT/SNAP deposit date, review EBT news, and check food rules for Florida.
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Reload date
Florida SNAP benefits are issued from the 1st to the 28th. The deposit day is based on the 9th and 8th digits of the case number, read backwards.
Based on the 9th and 8th digits of the case number, read backwards.
Use the schedule below to match your case number, SSN digit, last name, county, or other state schedule value to the published EBT reload date.
Schedule checked: April 27, 2026
46, use the range that includes 46.| Case number ending | EBT reload date |
|---|---|
| 00-03 | 1st of the month |
| 04-06 | 2nd of the month |
| 07-10 | 3rd of the month |
| 11-13 | 4th of the month |
| 14-17 | 5th of the month |
| 18-20 | 6th of the month |
| 21-24 | 7th of the month |
| 25-27 | 8th of the month |
| 28-31 | 9th of the month |
| 32-34 | 10th of the month |
| 35-38 | 11th of the month |
| 39-41 | 12th of the month |
| 42-45 | 13th of the month |
| 46-48 | 14th of the month |
| 49-53 | 15th of the month |
| 54-57 | 16th of the month |
| 58-60 | 17th of the month |
| 61-64 | 18th of the month |
| 65-67 | 19th of the month |
| 68-71 | 20th of the month |
| 72-74 | 21st of the month |
| 75-78 | 22nd of the month |
| 79-81 | 23rd of the month |
| 82-85 | 24th of the month |
| 86-88 | 25th of the month |
| 89-92 | 26th of the month |
| 93-95 | 27th of the month |
| 96-99 | 28th of the month |
Balance check
Use an official EBT channel for card balance, transaction, PIN, and account information.
For Florida EBT account help, call 888-356-3281. Use the number printed on your card if the card shows a different official customer service number.
Use only official state or EBT processor links for cardholder account access. Do not enter your PIN after following an unfamiliar text, email, ad, or social link.
EBTCheckup does not check balances or access EBT accounts. For case-specific questions, use official Florida SNAP or EBT channels.
EBT news
Reviewed news about EBT deposit delays, benefit interruptions, eligibility changes, and SNAP purchase-rule changes that may affect Florida households. Check back here for updates about the status of EBT, SNAP, and related services that may affect you.
Updated on: June 9, 2026
USDA’s final rule updating SNAP retailer staple-food stocking standards becomes effective July 7, 2026. Retailers must ultimately stock seven distinct staple-food varieties in each of four categories and at least one perishable variety in three categories, with implementation required by November 4, 2026. This may affect which stores remain authorized to accept SNAP/EBT and the food variety they must offer.
Deposit date
Estimate the next date when your SNAP EBT benefits should reload, deposit, or become available.
Updated on: May 4, 2026
Last checked: April 27, 2026
Estimated upcoming deposit date
Use the schedule details above to estimate the next deposit date.
Florida SNAP benefits are issued from the 1st to the 28th. The deposit day is based on the 9th and 8th digits of the case number, read backwards.
case number digits 00-03 get benefits on the 1st; case number digits 04-06 get benefits on the 2nd; case number digits 07-10 get benefits on the 3rd; case number digits 11-13 get benefits on the 4th; case number digits 14-17 get benefits on the 5th; case number digits 18-20 get benefits on the 6th; case number digits 21-24 get benefits on the 7th; case number digits 25-27 get benefits on the 8th; case number digits 28-31 get benefits on the 9th; case number digits 32-34 get benefits on the 10th; case number digits 35-38 get benefits on the 11th; case number digits 39-41 get benefits on the 12th; case number digits 42-45 get benefits on the 13th; case number digits 46-48 get benefits on the 14th; case number digits 49-53 get benefits on the 15th; case number digits 54-57 get benefits on the 16th; case number digits 58-60 get benefits on the 17th; case number digits 61-64 get benefits on the 18th; case number digits 65-67 get benefits on the 19th; case number digits 68-71 get benefits on the 20th; case number digits 72-74 get benefits on the 21st; case number digits 75-78 get benefits on the 22nd; case number digits 79-81 get benefits on the 23rd; case number digits 82-85 get benefits on the 24th; case number digits 86-88 get benefits on the 25th; case number digits 89-92 get benefits on the 26th; case number digits 93-95 get benefits on the 27th; case number digits 96-99 get benefits on the 28th.
Source: USDA SNAP Monthly Issuance Schedule.
This is an estimate based on public rules. Check your official EBT account or call the number on your card if your benefits are missing.
Purchase rules
Review common SNAP grocery rules and state-specific exceptions when they are available.
Updated on: April 27, 2026
Florida follows federal SNAP grocery rules with USDA-approved state restrictions for some items.
Florida has an approved SNAP Food Restriction Waiver that restricts purchase of soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts. Retailer checkout systems and state guidance control the final result.
USDA does not list Florida as operating the Restaurant Meals Program. Regular SNAP purchases generally cannot be used for restaurant meals unless a temporary disaster hot-food rule is active.
Cold deli food is usually allowed when it is meant to be eaten at home. Hot deli food is usually not allowed.
Check the label. Items with Nutrition Facts may be allowed. Items with Supplement Facts usually are not.
Hot food is usually not allowed unless a temporary disaster rule is active.
Most normal grocery food is allowed, but this state has USDA-approved restrictions for some items. Watch out for restricted drinks, candy or other listed items, hot food, restaurant meals, supplements, and non-food items.
Last checked: April 27, 2026
Helpful guides
How reload dates and deposit times work across state EBT systems.
Common schedule, account, recertification, and outage reasons benefits may not show.
Common grocery items that are usually allowed or not allowed with SNAP EBT.
How to use official EBT tools without sharing sensitive account information.
Direct steps for using receipts, card phone support, official EBT portals, and state agency links.
Florida SNAP benefits are issued from the 1st to the 28th. The deposit day is based on the 9th and 8th digits of the case number, read backwards.
Florida DCF says EBT benefits are deposited only once per day, by 6:00 a.m. Benefits are available on the recipient’s scheduled monthly deposit date.
Common reasons include schedule timing, recertification, case changes, account issues, or state notices. This site cannot check your individual account.
Hot food is usually not allowed at normal checkout unless a temporary disaster rule or another official exception applies.
USDA does not list Florida as operating the Restaurant Meals Program. Regular SNAP purchases generally cannot be used for restaurant meals unless a temporary disaster hot-food rule is active.
We do not ask for your EBT card number, PIN, full case number, full SSN, birthday, address, login, or password.
This site estimates deposit dates using public state schedules. It cannot check your personal EBT balance, account, case status, or transaction history.