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Utah EBT/SNAP Checkup
Estimate your next EBT/SNAP deposit date, review EBT news, and check food rules for Utah.
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Reload date
Utah SNAP benefits are issued on the 5th, 11th, or 15th. The deposit day is based on the first letter of the last name.
Based on the first letter of the last name.
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
| Last name starts with | Monthly day | Next calendar date |
|---|---|---|
| A | 5th of the month | August 5, 2026 |
| B | 5th of the month | August 5, 2026 |
| C | 5th of the month | August 5, 2026 |
| D | 5th of the month | August 5, 2026 |
| E | 5th of the month | August 5, 2026 |
| F | 5th of the month | August 5, 2026 |
| G | 5th of the month | August 5, 2026 |
| H | 11th of the month | August 11, 2026 |
| I | 11th of the month | August 11, 2026 |
| J | 11th of the month | August 11, 2026 |
| K | 11th of the month | August 11, 2026 |
| L | 11th of the month | August 11, 2026 |
| M | 11th of the month | August 11, 2026 |
| N | 11th of the month | August 11, 2026 |
| O | 11th of the month | August 11, 2026 |
| P | 15th of the month | August 15, 2026 |
| Q | 15th of the month | August 15, 2026 |
| R | 15th of the month | August 15, 2026 |
| S | 15th of the month | August 15, 2026 |
| T | 15th of the month | August 15, 2026 |
| U | 15th of the month | August 15, 2026 |
| V | 15th of the month | August 15, 2026 |
| W | 15th of the month | August 15, 2026 |
| X | 15th of the month | August 15, 2026 |
| Y | 15th of the month | August 15, 2026 |
| Z | 15th of the month | August 15, 2026 |
Balance check
Use an official EBT channel for card balance, transaction, PIN, and account information.
For Utah EBT account help, call (800) 997-4444. 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 Utah SNAP or EBT channels.
EBT news
Reviewed news about EBT deposit delays, benefit interruptions, eligibility changes, and SNAP purchase-rule changes that may affect Utah 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.
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.
Utah SNAP benefits are issued on the 5th, 11th, or 15th. The deposit day is based on the first letter of the last name.
last-name letter A gets benefits on the 5th; last-name letter B gets benefits on the 5th; last-name letter C gets benefits on the 5th; last-name letter D gets benefits on the 5th; last-name letter E gets benefits on the 5th; last-name letter F gets benefits on the 5th; last-name letter G gets benefits on the 5th; last-name letter H gets benefits on the 11th; last-name letter I gets benefits on the 11th; last-name letter J gets benefits on the 11th; last-name letter K gets benefits on the 11th; last-name letter L gets benefits on the 11th; last-name letter M gets benefits on the 11th; last-name letter N gets benefits on the 11th; last-name letter O gets benefits on the 11th; last-name letter P gets benefits on the 15th; last-name letter Q gets benefits on the 15th; last-name letter R gets benefits on the 15th; last-name letter S gets benefits on the 15th; last-name letter T gets benefits on the 15th; last-name letter U gets benefits on the 15th; last-name letter V gets benefits on the 15th; last-name letter W gets benefits on the 15th; last-name letter X gets benefits on the 15th; last-name letter Y gets benefits on the 15th; last-name letter Z gets benefits on the 15th.
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
Utah follows federal SNAP grocery rules with USDA-approved state restrictions for some items.
Utah has an approved SNAP Food Restriction Waiver that restricts purchase of soft drinks. Retailer checkout systems and state guidance control the final result.
USDA does not list Utah 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.
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.
Utah SNAP benefits are issued on the 5th, 11th, or 15th. The deposit day is based on the first letter of the last name.
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 Utah 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.