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Puerto Rico EBT/NAP Checkup
Estimate your next EBT/NAP deposit date, review EBT news, and check food rules for Puerto Rico.
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Reload date
Puerto Rico NAP benefits are issued from the 4th to the 22nd. Homeless recipients receive benefits on the 4th. The deposit day is based on the last digit of the SSN, with Puerto Rico NAP exceptions for homeless recipients and some holidays.
Based on the last digit of the SSN, with Puerto Rico NAP exceptions for homeless recipients and some holidays.
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
xxx-xx-xx46, use the last digit, 6.| Last SSN digit | Monthly day | Next calendar date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4th of the month | August 4, 2026 |
| 1 | 6th of the month | August 6, 2026 |
| 2 | 8th of the month | August 8, 2026 |
| 3 | 10th of the month | August 10, 2026 |
| 4 | 12th of the month | August 12, 2026 |
| 5 | 14th of the month | August 14, 2026 |
| 6 | 16th of the month | August 16, 2026 |
| 7 | 18th of the month | August 18, 2026 |
| 8 | 20th of the month | August 20, 2026 |
| 9 | 22nd of the month | August 22, 2026 |
After you find your reload day in the table, the next reload date is the next upcoming occurrence of that day this month or next month.
Balance check
Use an official EBT channel for card balance, transaction, PIN, and account information.
For Puerto Rico EBT account help, call 877-467-4832. 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 Puerto Rico SNAP or EBT channels.
EBT news
Reviewed news about EBT deposit delays, benefit interruptions, eligibility changes, and SNAP purchase-rule changes that may affect Puerto Rico households. Check back here for updates about the status of EBT, SNAP, and related services that may affect you.
Updated on: July 26, 2026
SNAP participation has continued falling during July 2026 as expanded work requirements and other eligibility changes remain in effect, with food banks reporting increased pressure from households that have lost or reduced benefits.
Purchase rules
Review common SNAP grocery rules and state-specific exceptions when they are available.
Start with the complete What Can You Buy With EBT guide, then use this state section for reviewed exceptions.
Updated on: April 27, 2026
Puerto Rico operates the Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) in lieu of SNAP. NAP benefits are provided through an EBT card and Puerto Rico designs program rules through its approved plan of operation.
USDA says Puerto Rico operates NAP instead of SNAP. Puerto Rico's ADSEF administers the program and USDA approves Puerto Rico's annual plan of operation.
USDA says Puerto Rico NAP benefits are provided through an EBT card and are not interoperable with SNAP benefits outside Puerto Rico.
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.
Puerto Rico uses NAP rather than standard SNAP. Normal grocery-food categories are a useful starting point, but Puerto Rico NAP rules and retailer checkout systems control the final result.
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.
The main guide to groceries, hot food, restaurant meals, supplements, and state exceptions.
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.
Puerto Rico NAP benefits are issued from the 4th to the 22nd. Homeless recipients receive benefits on the 4th. The deposit day is based on the last digit of the SSN, with Puerto Rico NAP exceptions for homeless recipients and some holidays.
Timing can vary by EBT processor and account. Check your official EBT portal if your deposit is not visible on the expected 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.
Puerto Rico restaurant EBT rules depend on whether the state participates in the Restaurant Meals Program and whether your household and restaurant are eligible.
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.