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South Carolina EBT/SNAP Checkup
Estimate your next EBT/SNAP deposit date, review EBT news, and check food rules for South Carolina.
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Reload date
South Carolina SNAP benefits are issued from the 1st to the 19th depending on case timing. The deposit day is based on case timing and the last digit of the SNAP case number.
Based on case timing and the last digit of the SNAP case number.
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
6, use row 6.| Case number ending | Monthly day | Next calendar date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | See schedule details | See schedule details |
| 1 | 1st of the month | November 1, 2026 |
| 2 | 2nd of the month | November 2, 2026 |
| 3 | 3rd of the month | November 3, 2026 |
| 4 | 4th of the month | November 4, 2026 |
| 5 | 5th of the month | November 5, 2026 |
| 6 | 6th of the month | November 6, 2026 |
| 7 | 7th of the month | November 7, 2026 |
| 8 | 8th of the month | November 8, 2026 |
| 9 | 9th of the month | November 9, 2026 |
Balance check
Use an official EBT channel for card balance, transaction, PIN, and account information.
For South Carolina EBT account help, call 800-554-5268. 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 South Carolina SNAP or EBT channels.
EBT news
Reviewed news about EBT deposit delays, benefit interruptions, eligibility changes, and SNAP purchase-rule changes that may affect South Carolina households. Check back here for updates about the status of EBT, SNAP, and related services that may affect you.
Updated on: October 25, 2026
Beginning November 1, 2026, expanded federal SNAP work requirements take effect for more recipients, including adults up to age 64 and some adults in households with children ages 14 to 17. Recipients who do not meet the requirements or qualify for an exemption may lose SNAP after the allowed time-limited period.
Forage reports scheduled state processor maintenance on October 27, 2026 from 07:00 to 13:00 UTC for AL, AS, GA, IA, IN, MS, MT, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, and UT. The notice says about 15 minutes of downtime is expected, which may briefly interrupt EBT SNAP or cash transaction authorization in affected states.
South Carolina DSS says implementation of the Healthy Food SC SNAP demonstration project was postponed to November 1, 2026. When launched, the project will restrict SNAP purchases of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and other sweetened beverages.
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.
South Carolina SNAP benefits are issued from the 1st to the 19th depending on case timing. The deposit day is based on case timing and the last digit of the SNAP case number.
case number digit 1 gets benefits on the 1st; case number digit 2 gets benefits on the 2nd; case number digit 3 gets benefits on the 3rd; case number digit 4 gets benefits on the 4th; case number digit 5 gets benefits on the 5th; case number digit 6 gets benefits on the 6th; case number digit 7 gets benefits on the 7th; case number digit 8 gets benefits on the 8th; case number digit 9 gets benefits on the 9th.
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.
Start with the complete What Can You Buy With EBT guide, then use this state section for reviewed exceptions.
Updated on: April 27, 2026
South Carolina generally follows the standard federal SNAP grocery rules.
USDA lists an approved SNAP Food Restriction Waiver for South Carolina with a target implementation date of August 31, 2026. The waiver would restrict purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages.
USDA does not list South Carolina 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 now. Watch for state restriction changes targeted for August 31, 2026, and watch out for 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.
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.
South Carolina SNAP benefits are issued from the 1st to the 19th depending on case timing. The deposit day is based on case timing and the last digit of the SNAP case number.
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.
USDA does not list South Carolina 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.