Does Amazon Accept EBT?
No — Amazon is closing all its U.S. stores (2026 (announced January 27, 2026)), so there's no location left to swipe an EBT card at.
What Happened
Amazon announced on January 27, 2026 that it is closing all of its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go physical stores nationwide (58 Amazon Fresh and 14 Amazon Go locations) to focus on same-day grocery delivery, converting some locations into Whole Foods Market stores. This doesn't affect SNAP shopping on Amazon.com itself — Amazon's separate EBT SNAP program (Grocery & Gourmet Food, plus Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods delivery) remains available nationwide independent of the physical stores that are closing.
Sources: Amazon (official) — store closures, Amazon (official) — SNAP EBT on Amazon, CNN Business
Where to Use EBT Instead
These accept EBT and are common alternatives, or use our stores-near-me tool to find any EBT-accepting store close to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Amazon accept EBT?
No — Amazon announced on January 27, 2026 that it is closing all of its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go physical stores nationwide (58 Amazon Fresh and 14 Amazon Go locations) to focus on same-day grocery delivery, converting some locations into Whole Foods Market stores. This doesn't affect SNAP shopping on Amazon.com itself — Amazon's separate EBT SNAP program (Grocery & Gourmet Food, plus Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods delivery) remains available nationwide independent of the physical stores that are closing.
Why did Amazon stop taking EBT?
Amazon didn't stop accepting EBT by choice — its physical stores are closing (2026 (announced January 27, 2026)), which removed the locations where EBT could be used in person.
Where can I use EBT instead of Amazon?
Whole Foods and Walmart accept EBT and are common alternatives. Use our state pages or the stores-near-me tool to find EBT-accepting stores near you.
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