New York SNAP payment schedule 2026: NYC EBT dates and upstate
New York loads SNAP benefits onto the Common Benefit Identification Card (CBIC) on 1st–9th (NYC: first two weeks) of the month, based on the last digit of the case number. Enter yours to see your date this month and the next three.
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Outside New York City
| Last digit of your case number | Benefits available |
|---|---|
| 0, 1 | 1st of the month |
| 2 | 2nd of the month |
| 3 | 3rd of the month |
| 4 | 4th of the month |
| 5 | 5th of the month |
| 6 | 6th of the month |
| 7 | 7th of the month |
| 8 | 8th of the month |
| 9 | 9th of the month |
New York City (5 boroughs) – SNAP dates (A cycle)
| Last digit | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
| 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 |
| 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
New York EBT card, balance and office
| Program name | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) |
| EBT card | Common Benefit Identification Card (CBIC) |
| EBT customer service (balance, lost card) | 888-328-6399 |
| Balance and transactions online | ebtEDGE |
| State SNAP page | otda.ny.gov |
| Apply or renew | mybenefits.ny.gov |
| Official schedule | state's published schedule |
Good to know in New York
- New York City posts SNAP and cash on the A cycle of its EBT pick-up schedule; the dates change every month. The dates here are from the July–December 2026 schedule.
- Check your balance with the ebtEDGE app or www.ebtEDGE.com (OTDA).
How reliable is this date?
New York'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.
New York SNAP questions
When is SNAP deposited in New York?
New York deposits SNAP benefits between the 1st and the 9th of the month, based on the last digit of the case number. Enter yours above to see the exact date.
What is the EBT card called in New York?
Common Benefit Identification Card (CBIC). Its customer service line is 888-328-6399.
How do I check my New York EBT balance?
Online or in the app at ebtEDGE, or by calling 888-328-6399. The balance is also printed on your last store receipt.
Does the date change if it falls on a weekend?
New York'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 New York?
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/new-york
- fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/Monthly-Issuance-Schedule-All-States.pdf
- otda.ny.gov/workingfamilies/ebt/nyc-issuance-schedule.pdf
- otda.ny.gov/workingfamilies/ebt/
- fna.usda.gov/snap-directory-entry/new-york-city
Checked October 16, 2026. 77.today is not a government site and is not affiliated with USDA or the New York SNAP agency.