Does Big Lots Accept EBT?
Yes — Big Lots accepts EBT (SNAP benefits) at 1,430 USDA-authorized locations across 47 states, the most in California (154). Use your EBT card for eligible food the same way you would a debit card.
Find a Big Lots That Takes EBT Near You
Pick your state to see EBT-accepting Big Lots stores and other SNAP retailers in your city, or use the stores-near-me tool to find the closest locations.
- CA California 154
- TX Texas 116
- OH Ohio 108
- FL Florida 97
- NC North Carolina 74
- PA Pennsylvania 71
- NY New York 65
- GA Georgia 53
- MI Michigan 49
- VA Virginia 46
- TN Tennessee 44
- IN Indiana 42
- KY Kentucky 39
- SC South Carolina 36
- AZ Arizona 33
- IL Illinois 32
- NJ New Jersey 30
- MD Maryland 28
- AL Alabama 28
- WA Washington 27
- MA Massachusetts 23
- MO Missouri 23
- LA Louisiana 20
- OK Oklahoma 18
- CO Colorado 17
- WV West Virginia 17
- OR Oregon 15
- CT Connecticut 14
- NM New Mexico 13
- NV Nevada 13
- MS Mississippi 12
- AR Arkansas 10
- WI Wisconsin 10
- KS Kansas 7
- UT Utah 7
- ME Maine 6
- NH New Hampshire 6
- ID Idaho 6
- VT Vermont 4
- DE Delaware 4
- NE Nebraska 3
- MT Montana 3
- WY Wyoming 2
- IA Iowa 2
- RI Rhode Island 1
- SD South Dakota 1
- MN Minnesota 1
What You Can & Can't Buy With EBT at Big Lots
✓ Eligible with EBT
- Fruits & vegetables
- Meat, poultry & fish
- Dairy & eggs
- Bread & cereals
- Snacks & soft drinks
- Cold packaged & deli foods
- Seeds & food-producing plants
✗ Not covered
- Hot or prepared foods
- Alcohol & tobacco
- Vitamins & supplements
- Pet food
- Household & paper goods
- Health & beauty items
- Live animals
Eligibility follows federal SNAP rules and is the same at every retailer. See the full EBT-eligible food list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Big Lots accept EBT?
Yes, Big Lots accepts EBT (SNAP benefits) at 1,430 USDA-authorized locations across 47 US states.
What can I buy with EBT at Big Lots?
At Big Lots you can use EBT for SNAP-eligible food: fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, dairy, bread, cereals, snacks, and cold packaged foods. You cannot buy hot or prepared foods, alcohol, tobacco, vitamins, pet food, or household and non-food items with EBT.
Can I use my EBT card at Big Lots?
Yes. Big Lots is a USDA SNAP-authorized retailer, so your EBT card works for eligible food purchases at checkout. Swipe the card and enter your PIN like a debit card; the SNAP portion is deducted from your food-benefit balance.
Does Big Lots accept EBT for online orders?
EBT online ordering depends on the retailer and your state's SNAP Online Purchasing Program. Many major chains accept EBT online for pickup or delivery, but availability varies by location. Check Big Lots's website or app for "SNAP/EBT" at checkout, and see our EBT online shopping guide for the current list of approved retailers.
How do I find a Big Lots that accepts EBT near me?
Every Big Lots location listed in the USDA SNAP retailer database accepts EBT. Use the "stores near me" tool on AcceptsEBT.com, or pick your state below to see EBT-accepting stores in your city.
Location counts from the USDA FNS SNAP retailer database. SNAP authorization is per store; a few individual Big Lots locations may not be enrolled. ← Browse all brands