Who Accepts EBT

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South Carolina EBT card: balance, replacements and where to use it

South Carolina SNAP benefits are loaded onto the South Carolina 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 South Carolina EBT card is lost or stolen?

Short answer: Call 800-554-5268.

South Carolina lists 800-554-5268 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: South Carolina state agency page on EBT card help; USDA SNAP State Directory: South Carolina

Which online stores accept EBT in South Carolina?

Short answer: USDA lists 27 online retailers for South Carolina.

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

Source: USDA SNAP State Directory: South Carolina

How do I apply for SNAP in South Carolina?

Short answer: Through the South Carolina state agency.

In South Carolina 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: South Carolina

Can I use EBT at restaurants in South Carolina?

Short answer: Not through the Restaurant Meals Program.

South Carolina 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 South Carolina restrict soda or candy with SNAP?

Short answer: Yes, on the list.

South Carolina is on USDA's list. It restricts: Candy, energy drinks, soft drinks and sweetened drinks.

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 South Carolina state SNAP agency.