Ohio SNAP payment schedule 2026: food stamp deposit dates
Ohio loads SNAP benefits onto the Ohio Direction Card on 2nd–20th of the month, based on the last digit of the SNAP case number. Enter yours to see your date this month and the next three.
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Ohio SNAP schedule
| Last digit of your case number | Benefits available |
|---|---|
| 0 | 2nd of the month |
| 1 | 4th of the month |
| 2 | 6th of the month |
| 3 | 8th of the month |
| 4 | 10th of the month |
| 5 | 12th of the month |
| 6 | 14th of the month |
| 7 | 16th of the month |
| 8 | 18th of the month |
| 9 | 20th of the month |
Ohio EBT card, balance and office
| Program name | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) |
| EBT card | Ohio Direction Card |
| EBT customer service (balance, lost card) | 866-386-3071 |
| Balance and transactions online | ConnectEBT |
| State SNAP page | benefits.ohio.gov |
| Apply or renew | ssp.benefits.ohio.gov |
Good to know in Ohio
- New Ohio Direction Card holders are told their date when approved; the card's customer service line gives the date from 6 days before the 1st.
How reliable is this date?
Ohio's rule above is the one in the USDA Food and Nutrition Service state-by-state issuance schedule (text last revised November 4, 2021). We did not find the schedule on the state's own site, so confirm it with your approval notice or the EBT customer service line. The first month after approval is often paid on another day; the schedule applies from the month after.
Ohio SNAP questions
When is SNAP deposited in Ohio?
Ohio deposits SNAP benefits between the 2nd and the 20th of the month, based on the last digit of the SNAP case number. Enter yours above to see the exact date.
What is the EBT card called in Ohio?
Ohio Direction Card. Its customer service line is 866-386-3071.
How do I check my Ohio EBT balance?
Online or in the app at ConnectEBT, or by calling 866-386-3071. The balance is also printed on your last store receipt.
Does the date change if it falls on a weekend?
Ohio'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 Ohio?
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/ohio
- fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/Monthly-Issuance-Schedule-All-States.pdf
Checked October 16, 2026. 77.today is not a government site and is not affiliated with USDA or the Ohio SNAP agency.