Does Walmart Take EBT or Accept SNAP?

Based on the Internet Archive copy of March 26, 2026, Walmart’s SNAP Online FAQ says: “You can use your SNAP EBT card at all participating Walmart stores and online for pickup, delivery, or shipping.” Walmart says delivery fees cannot be paid with SNAP EBT, and Marketplace items are not eligible.

Maintained by Archie Chang · Reviewed November 1, 2026 · Methodology & sources

In stores and online

“Yes, Walmart accepts SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) EBT cards formerly known as food stamps.”
“You can use your SNAP EBT card at all participating Walmart stores and online for pickup, delivery, or shipping.”
“No, a Walmart+ membership is not required to use your SNAP EBT benefits.”
Walmart, SNAP Online FAQ (source, read from the Internet Archive capture of March 26, 2026)

Fees, EBT Cash and what is not covered

“Yes, Walmart accepts both SNAP EBT & EBT Cash for online transactions in all states for Shipping, Pickup, or Delivery where available.”
“No, delivery fees & other service charges may not be paid for with SNAP EBT benefits.”
“Marketplace items are not eligible for SNAP EBT benefits.”
Walmart, SNAP Online FAQ (source, read from the Internet Archive capture of March 26, 2026)

SNAP online and delivery: what USDA says

USDA FNS says SNAP online purchasing is available in the states it lists, and that fees are not covered:

“SNAP online is currently available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.”
“Only eligible food may be purchased with SNAP benefits; delivery fees and other associated charges may not be paid for with SNAP benefits.”
USDA FNS, Stores accepting SNAP online (source, read from the Internet Archive capture of May 28, 2026; the page shows “Page updated: February 17, 2026”)

USDA publishes a list of retailers accepting SNAP online for each state. The California list we read (Internet Archive capture of March 17, 2026) includes “Walmart”. Other states have their own lists, so check yours on USDA’s page.

What SNAP can and cannot buy

At any store, EBT pays only for what USDA allows. This is USDA FNS’s own list.

  • Any food for the household, such as:
  • Fruits and vegetables;
  • Meat, poultry, and fish;
  • Dairy products;
  • Breads and cereals;
  • Other foods such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages; and
  • Seeds and plants, which produce food for the household to eat.
  • Households CANNOT use SNAP benefits to buy:
  • Beer, wine, and liquor.
  • Cigarettes and tobacco.
  • Food and drinks containing controlled substances such as cannabis/marijuana and CBD.
  • Vitamins, medicines, and supplements. If an item has a Supplement Facts label, it is considered a supplement and is not eligible for SNAP purchase.
  • Live animals (except shellfish, fish removed from water, and animals slaughtered prior to pick-up from the store).
  • Foods that are hot at the point of sale.
  • Any nonfood items such as:
  • Pet foods
  • Cleaning supplies, paper products, and other household supplies.
  • Hygiene items and cosmetics
USDA FNS, What can SNAP buy? (source, read from the Internet Archive capture of June 10, 2026; the page shows “Page updated: June 04, 2025”)

Check a specific store

A chain’s statement does not replace a check of the store you plan to use. USDA FNS says:

“The SNAP Retailer Locator allows anyone to locate nearby SNAP-authorized retailers by entering a street address, city and state or zip code.”
USDA FNS, SNAP Retailer Locator (source, read from the Internet Archive capture of May 28, 2026; the page shows “Page updated: February 17, 2026”)

Open the USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and enter your address or zip code.

Frequently asked questions

Does every Walmart take EBT?

Walmart says “You can use your SNAP EBT card at all participating Walmart stores and online for pickup, delivery, or shipping.” The word “participating” matters; check a specific store with the USDA SNAP Retailer Locator.

Can I use EBT at Walmart online?

Yes, according to Walmart’s FAQ: “SNAP EBT benefits can be used online for eligible items with Pickup, Delivery, or Shipping,” and you need a Walmart account.

Can I pay Walmart delivery fees with EBT?

No. Walmart says “delivery fees & other service charges may not be paid for with SNAP EBT benefits.” It says you may pay fees with EBT cash benefits or another payment type.

Does Walmart take EBT cash?

Walmart’s FAQ says it accepts “both SNAP EBT & EBT Cash for online transactions in all states for Shipping, Pickup, or Delivery where available.”

Can I use EBT on Walmart Marketplace items?

No. Walmart says “Marketplace items are not eligible for SNAP EBT benefits.”

Related pages

Sources

Reviewed November 1, 2026. Each answer comes from the retailer’s own statement or from USDA, quoted word for word; a page we could only read as an Internet Archive capture says so, with the capture date. Store policies change, so the date of each copy matters.

USDA Food and Nutrition Service

The retailer’s own pages