New EBT Cards are Coming

Visit this page in the upcoming months for updates about when your EBT card with chip and tab will be sent to you (anticipated Winter 2024).

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New Features

  • New chip/tap features and personal information moved to the back of the card
  • These new features will help protect your benefits from fraud and unauthorized use
  • Benefits will remain the same, and you can still use your EBT card in the same places

Next Steps

  • Your replacement card will automatically be sent to you and will be active after first use
  • Activation must occur within 45 days after receiving the replacement card
  • After activating your new EBT card, destroy the old one by cutting or shredding right away

What is ebtEDGE?

Manage your your CalFresh and/or CalWORKs benefits easily and securely.

Just log into the ebtEDGE web-based portal or download the free ebtEDGE mobile app available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

ebtEDGE features include:

  • Reset PIN
  • View last 365 days of transactions
  • Order EBT card replacements
  • Freeze card and Unfreeze card functionality
  • Block out of State Transactions
  • Block Internet Transactions
  • And more

Available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

For more information on the free ebtEDGE mobile app, please visit ebtEDGE.

 

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