Your Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card holds funds from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Keeping track of your available funds helps with budgeting and prevents coming up short at the checkout counter.

This guide details the different ways you can check your EBT balance in Mississippi, from using a mobile app to calling customer service.

How to Check Your EBT Balance in Mississippi

Mississippi offers several convenient ways to check your EBT card balance. You can look it up online through the state's portal, use a mobile app, call a 24/7 automated phone line, or check your last grocery receipt. You can also perform a balance inquiry at a store's point-of-sale terminal or an ATM.

1. Check Online via ConnectEBT

Accessing your balance information through Mississippi's official EBT web portal is straightforward.

1. Go to the ConnectEBT portal and choose “Mississippi.”

2. First-time users should choose “Create User Account.” If you already have an account, log in.

3. Enter your 16-digit EBT card number, Social Security number, and date of birth. Then, create or enter your User ID and password.

4. After you submit your information, the next screen will show the available balance for each benefit type.

5. You can also view past deposits and purchases using the menu links.

2. Use the Benny App

Using the Benny app on your smartphone provides a quick way to see your current funds.

1. Download the Benny app from the App Store or Google Play.

2. Sign up using your phone number or email address.

3. Enter your zip code and link your EBT card.

4. Once linked, the app displays your current SNAP and EBT Cash balances on the home screen.

Benny also provides cashback on eligible EBT purchases at many national chains, including Costco, Walmart, and Walgreens.

3. Call the Toll-Free Cardholder Services Line

Calling the 24/7 automated phone service allows you to hear your balance anytime.

1. Dial 1-866-512-5087. You can choose a language or wait for a representative. Interpretation services are available, and you can find more language-access details online.

2. Enter your 16-digit EBT card number and the last four digits of your Social Security number when prompted.

3. The automated system will announce the current balance for each benefit on your card.

4. Check Your Last Store Receipt

Reviewing your most recent grocery receipt gives you an offline record of your funds.

1. After paying for items with your EBT card, keep the printed receipt.

2. Look for the line at the bottom labeled “EBT Available Balance,” “Food Stamps Balance,” or “Cash Balance.”

3. The amount shown is your official balance until your next transaction or benefit deposit.

5. Perform a Balance Inquiry at a Store

Checking your funds at a store's point-of-sale (POS) terminal is another option, and it's free.

1. At a participating retailer, ask the cashier to run a balance inquiry or select the "EBT Balance" option on the card reader.

2. Swipe or insert your card and enter your four-digit PIN.

3. The terminal will then display or print your current SNAP and EBT Cash totals.

6. Use an ATM for EBT Cash Balance

Using an ATM is an option for checking your EBT Cash funds, but it will not show your SNAP benefits.

1. Insert your EBT card into an ATM that displays the QUEST® logo.

2. Enter your PIN, choose “Balance Inquiry,” and then select “Checking” as the account type.

3. The ATM will display your EBT Cash balance on the screen and can print a receipt.

To avoid fees, use an ATM with a MoneyPass or Allpoint logo. You can find a nearby surcharge-free machine by using an Allpoint locator.

Since ATMs only show your EBT Cash funds, you will need to use another method to see your SNAP balance. You can check your last grocery receipt or use the Benny app to view both balances.