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Does CVS accept EBT?

In an April 17, 2025 release CVS Health said CVS Pharmacy currently accepts SNAP/EBT at all stores. Only SNAP-eligible food items can be bought with EBT, not medicine or vitamins.

Last verified 2026-11-04. How we verify facts

EBT acceptance at CVS by how you shop
Way to shop	EBT accepted?	Details
In store	Yes	In an April 17, 2025 release CVS Health said CVS Pharmacy currently accepts SNAP/EBT at all stores. Only SNAP-eligible food items can be bought with EBT, not medicine or vitamins. Sources disagree: The source is over a year old. Some third-party sites say 'most' stores or 'select' stores. Call your store to confirm.
Online	Yes	CVS says it accepts SNAP EBT cards online for eligible food items on CVS.com. You add your EBT card to your CVS.com account, choose EBT at checkout and enter your PIN. You can split the payment and use another card for ineligible items. Sources disagree: Several third-party sites say EBT does not work on CVS.com. CVS's own page says it does. The April 2025 CVS Health release only described DoorDash and Uber Eats.
Pickup	Not yet verified	We have not verified this against a primary source yet.
Delivery	Yes	As of the April 2025 release, SNAP/EBT could be used on DoorDash and Uber Eats for more than 37,000 eligible items from more than 7,100 CVS stores. You add your EBT card in the delivery app and choose how much of your benefit to apply.
Cafe / food court	Not yet verified	We have not verified this against a primary source yet.
Hot prepared food	Not yet verified	We have not verified this against a primary source yet.

Sources

CVS Health news release, April 17, 2025, checked 2026-11-04, next check 2026-12-04
CVS.com: SNAP/EBT Eligible Products (page text supplied by the editor; footer shows 2026, no update date), checked 2026-11-04, next check 2026-12-04

EBT rules depend on your state. For decisions about your benefits, contact your state SNAP agency.