Montana EBT Card Balance
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Program Name
SNAP
Customer Service
1-866-850-1556
24/7, toll-free
Income Limit
200% of FPL
Gross monthly income
Montana's SNAP program goes by its standard federal name, SNAP, and is administered by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). It provides monthly food assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families across the state.
Once approved, benefits are loaded onto an EBT card each month that works like a debit card at grocery stores and other SNAP-authorized retailers.
Tribal members living on Montana's reservations have an additional option beyond SNAP: the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), a USDA commodity-food program that households can choose instead of SNAP in areas where grocery access or retail infrastructure makes using an EBT card more difficult.
How to Check Your Montana EBT Balance
Check online
Log in with your card number to view your balance and transaction history.
https://www.connectebt.comUse the mobile app
ConnectEBT is the official app for Montana EBT cardholders, available on iOS and Android.
Check your last receipt
Your remaining balance is printed at the bottom of the receipt from your most recent EBT purchase.
Card declined, locked, or PIN not working? See our EBT card troubleshooting guide.
Where You Can Use Your Montana EBT Card
Your EBT card works like a debit card at any USDA-authorized retailer nationwide — major grocery chains and big-box stores such as Walmart, Target, Kroger, Costco, Sam's Club, Aldi, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and most local and regional supermarkets, plus many convenience stores and farmers markets. A growing number of retailers, including Walmart.com, Amazon, DoorDash, and Uber Eats, also accept SNAP EBT for online grocery orders in many areas, though delivery and service fees usually can't be paid with benefits.
SNAP benefits cover food and food-producing seeds or plants, but not hot prepared foods, alcohol, tobacco, or non-food items — some states also restrict specific items like soda or candy, noted below if it applies to Montana.
Montana SNAP Income Limits
The standard federal SNAP gross income limit is 130% of the federal poverty level, but Montana uses the Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE) option to raise that threshold to 200% of the federal poverty level.
This allows more Montana households, including many working families with income above the federal baseline, to qualify for food assistance. Under BBCE, Montana generally doesn't apply a separate asset test either, so modest savings or a car usually won't disqualify an otherwise eligible household.
| Household Size | Max Monthly Gross Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,660 |
| 2 | $3,607 |
| 3 | $4,553 |
| 4 | $5,500 |
| 5 | $6,447 |
| 6 | $7,393 |
| 7 | $8,340 |
| 8 | $9,287 |
For each additional household member beyond 8, add about $947/month. Based on 2026 federal poverty guidelines at 200% — figures update annually and individual eligibility depends on more than gross income, so confirm your exact amount with Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration — SNAP Eligibility
EBT Fraud & Card Skimming Protection
Protect your benefits from theft
Card skimming and cloning has affected SNAP households nationwide, and Congress's temporary federal reimbursement program covered theft between October 2022 and December 20, 2024. That authority has since expired, and Montana has no confirmed state-funded program covering theft after that date.
If you believe your Montana EBT benefits have been stolen, change your PIN immediately and contact the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) to report the theft and request a replacement card.
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration — SNAP Fraud Prevention
Using Your Montana EBT Card Out of State or Online
Traveling or shopping online?
Montana has no confirmed policy that automatically blocks out-of-state or online EBT transactions by default — your card should work at SNAP-authorized retailers nationwide, including when traveling to another state.
Compare Other States
EBT rules, income limits, and customer service numbers are set state by state. These share Montana's census region — useful if you're moving, or comparing how another state runs the program.
Helpful Guides
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Learn more →Lost/Damaged Card
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Learn more →Card Not Working?
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