North Carolina SNAP payment schedule 2026: food stamp deposit dates
North Carolina loads SNAP (Food and Nutrition Services) benefits onto the North Carolina EBT Card on 3rd–21st of the month, based on the last digit of the Social Security number. Enter yours to see your date this month and the next three.
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North Carolina SNAP schedule
| Last digit of your SSN | Benefits available |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd of the month |
| 2 | 5th of the month |
| 3 | 7th of the month |
| 4 | 9th of the month |
| 5 | 11th of the month |
| 6 | 13th of the month |
| 7 | 15th of the month |
| 8 | 17th of the month |
| 9 | 19th of the month |
| 0 | 21st of the month |
North Carolina EBT card, balance and office
| Program name | Food and Nutrition Services |
| EBT card | North Carolina EBT Card |
| EBT customer service (balance, lost card) | 888-622-7328 |
| Balance and transactions online | ebtEDGE |
| State SNAP page | ncdhhs.gov |
| Official schedule | state's published schedule |
Good to know in North Carolina
- NCDHHS: benefits are available after 6 a.m. on the same day each month, even if that day is a weekend or holiday.
- No Social Security number: the 3rd.
How reliable is this date?
North Carolina'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.
North Carolina SNAP questions
When is SNAP deposited in North Carolina?
North Carolina deposits Food and Nutrition Services (SNAP) benefits between the 3rd and the 21st of the month, based on the last digit of the Social Security number. Enter yours above to see the exact date.
What is the EBT card called in North Carolina?
North Carolina EBT Card. Its customer service line is 888-622-7328.
How do I check my North Carolina EBT balance?
Online or in the app at ebtEDGE, or by calling 888-622-7328. The balance is also printed on your last store receipt.
Does the date change if it falls on a weekend?
NCDHHS: benefits are available after 6 a.m. on the same day each month, even if that day is a weekend or holiday.
Other states
Sources
- fna.usda.gov/snap-directory-entry/north-carolina
- fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/Monthly-Issuance-Schedule-All-States.pdf
- ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/food-and-nutrition-services-food-stamps/electronic-benefit-transfer
Checked October 16, 2026. 77.today is not a government site and is not affiliated with USDA or the North Carolina SNAP agency.