Who Accepts EBT

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North Dakota EBT card: balance, replacements and where to use it

North Dakota SNAP benefits are loaded onto the North Dakota EBT 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

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

Short answer: Call 800-630-4655.

North Dakota lists 800-630-4655 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: North Dakota state agency page on EBT card help; USDA SNAP State Directory: North Dakota

Which online stores accept EBT in North Dakota?

Short answer: USDA lists 16 online retailers for North Dakota.

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

Source: USDA SNAP State Directory: North Dakota

How do I apply for SNAP in North Dakota?

Short answer: Through the North Dakota state agency.

In North Dakota 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: North Dakota

Can I use EBT at restaurants in North Dakota?

Short answer: Not through the Restaurant Meals Program.

North Dakota 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.

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

Does North Dakota restrict soda or candy with SNAP?

Short answer: Yes, on the list.

North Dakota is on USDA's list. It restricts: Sweetened drinks, energy drinks and candy.

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 North Dakota state SNAP agency.