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Montana EBT card: balance, replacements and where to use it

Montana SNAP benefits are loaded onto the Montana Access Card. These are the official ways to check your balance, fix a card problem and apply, with the source for each answer.

Last verified November 4, 2026, next check December 4, 2026. How we verify facts

Phone numbers

EBT customer service (lost or stolen card, PIN, balance): 866-850-1556

State SNAP website · Apply online · Find a local office · EBT cardholder website

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USDA lists 888-706-1535 as the SNAP information line. It was not confirmed on a state page for Montana in our check, so it is not shown. EBT help desk 866-850-1556 confirmed

What do I do if my Montana EBT card is lost or stolen?

Short answer: Call 866-850-1556.

Montana lists 866-850-1556 as the EBT customer service number. That line handles lost, stolen or damaged cards, PIN changes and balance questions.

Report a lost or stolen card as soon as you notice it. Once a card is reported, the state cancels it and orders a replacement.

Source: Montana state agency page on EBT card help; USDA SNAP State Directory: Montana

Which online stores accept EBT in Montana?

Short answer: USDA lists 18 online retailers for Montana.

USDA lists these retailers as approved to take SNAP EBT online in Montana. Approval can cover delivery, pickup or both, and it can change, so check the store before you order.

Source: USDA SNAP State Directory: Montana

How do I apply for SNAP in Montana?

Short answer: Through the Montana state agency.

In Montana the program is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). USDA's state directory lists the state's own website and application page, linked at the top of this page. Only the state agency can decide whether you qualify.

Source: USDA SNAP State Directory: Montana

Can I use EBT at restaurants in Montana?

Short answer: Not through the Restaurant Meals Program.

Montana is not on USDA's list of states that run the Restaurant Meals Program, so regular SNAP benefits cannot be used for hot meals at restaurants there.

How the Restaurant Meals Program works

Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration: SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page text supplied by the editor) (USDA page updated August 7, 2026)

Does Montana restrict soda or candy with SNAP?

Short answer: Yes, on the list.

Montana is on USDA's list. It restricts: High-sugar drinks, energy drinks, candy and prepared desserts.

SNAP soda and candy restrictions by state

Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration: SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page text supplied by the editor) (USDA page updated November 3, 2026)

For decisions about your benefits, contact the Montana state SNAP agency.