Maryland SNAP payment schedule 2026: food stamp deposit dates
Maryland loads SNAP (Food Supplement Program) benefits onto the Independence Card on 4th–23rd of the month, based on the first three letters of the last name. Enter yours to see your date this month and the next three.
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Maryland SNAP schedule
| First three letters of your last name | Benefits available |
|---|---|
| AAA-BAO | 4th of the month |
| BAP-BQZ | 5th of the month |
| BRA-CAQ | 6th of the month |
| CAR-COQ | 7th of the month |
| COR-DIZ | 8th of the month |
| DJA-FIS | 9th of the month |
| FIT-GON | 10th of the month |
| GOO-HAX | 11th of the month |
| HAY-JAB | 12th of the month |
| JAC-KIM | 13th of the month |
| KIN-LOX | 14th of the month |
| LOY-MCO | 15th of the month |
| MCP-NEF | 16th of the month |
| NEG-PGZ | 17th of the month |
| PHA-RIC | 18th of the month |
| RID-SDZ | 19th of the month |
| SEA-STC | 20th of the month |
| STD-TRA | 21st of the month |
| TRB-WES | 22nd of the month |
| WET-ZZZ | 23rd of the month |
Maryland EBT card, balance and office
| Program name | Food Supplement Program |
| EBT card | Independence Card |
| EBT customer service (balance, lost card) | 800-997-2222 |
| Balance and transactions online | ConnectEBT |
| State SNAP page | dhr.maryland.gov |
| Apply or renew | mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us |
| Official schedule | state's published schedule |
Good to know in Maryland
- Maryland's schedule has applied since January 2016.
How reliable is this date?
Maryland's rule above was checked against the state's own published source on October 16, 2026 as well as the USDA Food and Nutrition Service listing. The first month after approval is often paid on another day; the schedule applies from the month after.
Maryland SNAP questions
When is SNAP deposited in Maryland?
Maryland deposits Food Supplement Program (SNAP) benefits between the 4th and the 23rd of the month, based on the first three letters of the last name. Enter yours above to see the exact date.
What is the EBT card called in Maryland?
Independence Card. Its customer service line is 800-997-2222.
How do I check my Maryland EBT balance?
Online or in the app at ConnectEBT, or by calling 800-997-2222. The balance is also printed on your last store receipt.
Does the date change if it falls on a weekend?
Maryland's published rule names a calendar day and does not mention weekends; in most states the deposit still posts on that day. Check your balance the morning of your date.
How do I apply for SNAP in Maryland?
Online through the state's application portal (linked on this page), by phone or at a local office. The state must decide within 30 days, or within 7 days for households that qualify for expedited benefits.
Other states
Sources
- fna.usda.gov/snap-directory-entry/maryland
- fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/Monthly-Issuance-Schedule-All-States.pdf
- dhs.maryland.gov/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program/food-supplement-benefits-schedule/
Checked October 16, 2026. 77.today is not a government site and is not affiliated with USDA or the Maryland SNAP agency.