Ringing EBT Sales

EBT stands for Electronic Benefits Transfer (aka Food Stamps, aka SNAP.)
EBT cards cannot be used to pay for non-food items, like canteens or soap.
Make sure receipt says “approved”
Some cards are not recognized when swiped. Enter the card # using the keypad.

When EBT Cards are used for water or taxable food, we must waive the tax, using the FS Subtotal key:

Ring sale at register:

Ring items subtotal 5% discount FS subtotal

Process sale at terminal:

swipe card select EBT select Food enter amountt green key
customer enters PIN print customer copy if needed

Enter payment at register:

enter amount paid EBT key file store copy

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