Yes, you can use your EBT card for grocery delivery on Uber Eats. The platform accepts SNAP benefits for eligible food items from a wide range of participating grocery and convenience stores nationwide, which you can order directly through the app.

How To Use EBT On Uber Eats

Uber Eats partners with over 50 chains, including major grocers like Albertsons and Safeway, and convenience stores such as 7-Eleven and CVS. You can find a full list of participating retailers on the official Uber Eats SNAP page.

To find participating stores, look for the SNAP filter on the app's home screen. Items eligible for purchase with your EBT card are marked with a “SNAP” tag. This includes most grocery staples like produce, meat, dairy, and pantry items.

It is important to note that EBT payments on Uber Eats are only for grocery delivery. The platform does not support EBT for prepared meals from restaurants.

How To Pay With EBT On Uber Eats

To pay, you must first add your EBT card to your account's wallet. You will also need a separate payment method, like a credit or debit card, to cover any non-SNAP items and other fees.

• Add your EBT card: In the Uber Eats app, navigate to your Account, select Wallet, and then choose “Add payment method” to enter your EBT card details. You can have one EBT card linked to your account at a time.

• Cover additional costs: Your SNAP benefits will not cover tips or other fees. These charges, along with any non-eligible items in your cart, must be paid for with your secondary payment method.

• Take advantage of promotions: When you link your EBT card, you will receive a $0 delivery fee on your first three SNAP-eligible orders. Uber also offers a free three-month trial of its UberOne membership.

What Can You Buy With an EBT Card at Uber Eats?

When you shop on Uber Eats with your EBT card, you can purchase a wide variety of SNAP-eligible groceries. Look for items marked with the “SNAP” tag to easily identify what you can add to your cart.

• Fresh Produce: Fruits and vegetables from participating local stores.

• Dairy and Eggs: Milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy essentials.

• Protein: Fresh meat, poultry, and fish for home cooking.

• Pantry Staples: Items like bread, pasta, rice, and canned goods.

• Frozen Foods: A wide selection of frozen items that meet SNAP guidelines.

• Beverages: Non-alcoholic drinks such as juices and sodas.

Because Uber Eats partners with a diverse range of retailers, you can access items beyond a standard grocery run. This includes organic produce from specialty markets or quick convenience items from pharmacy chains like CVS and Walgreens.

The exact selection of products available for purchase with your EBT card will vary. Your options depend entirely on the inventory of participating stores in your specific delivery area.

Why Isn’t EBT Accepted at More Uber Eats Locations?

Accepting EBT payments involves significant technical hurdles for retailers. Their systems must be specially configured to process these transactions, which differ from standard card payments. This includes programming point-of-sale (POS) technology to correctly identify SNAP-eligible items and manage split payments for fees and other non-eligible goods you purchase.

The decision to join the program also rests with individual stores or franchisees. Without a corporate mandate, some may opt out due to the setup involved. SNAP benefits are also strictly for groceries. The Restaurant Meals Program has tight eligibility and geographic rules, which is why you cannot use EBT for restaurant orders on Uber Eats.