Puerto Rico SNAP payment schedule 2026: food stamp deposit dates
Puerto Rico loads SNAP (Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits onto the Puerto Rico EBT Card on 4th–22nd 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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Puerto Rico SNAP schedule
| Last digit of your SSN | Benefits available |
|---|---|
| 0 | 4th of the month |
| 1 | 6th of the month |
| 2 | 8th of the month |
| 3 | 10th of the month |
| 4 | 12th of the month |
| 5 | 14th of the month |
| 6 | 16th of the month |
| 7 | 18th of the month |
| 8 | 20th of the month |
| 9 | 22nd of the month |
Puerto Rico EBT card, balance and office
| Program name | Nutrition Assistance Program |
| EBT card | Puerto Rico EBT Card |
| EBT customer service (balance, lost card) | 877-467-4832 |
| Balance and transactions online | ebtpr.com |
| State SNAP page | serviciosenlinea.adsef.pr.gov |
| Apply or renew | serviciosenlinea.adsef.pr.gov |
Good to know in Puerto Rico
- Homeless recipients: the 4th.
- In January the 6th moves to the 5th (Three Kings Day); dates falling on Good Friday, Thanksgiving and New Year's Day are usually moved.
How reliable is this date?
Puerto Rico'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.
Puerto Rico SNAP questions
When is SNAP deposited in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico deposits Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits between the 4th and the 22nd 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 Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico EBT Card. Its customer service line is 877-467-4832.
How do I check my Puerto Rico EBT balance?
Online or in the app at https://www.ebtpr.com, or by calling 877-467-4832. The balance is also printed on your last store receipt.
Does the date change if it falls on a weekend?
Puerto Rico'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 Puerto Rico?
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/puerto-rico
- 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 Puerto Rico SNAP agency.