More than just a way to make payments, Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is an important tool that helps millions of low-income households buy basic food items. By taking EBT, retailers can increase their customer base, build community trust, and promote equity in food access. However, many retailers make mistakes that...
Third-Party EBT Providers vs. Direct FNS Setup: Pros and Cons
An Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system provides food security to millions of low-income families. However, for a retailer particularly small or independent ones the decision about how to accept EBT is an important one. Do you outsource the setup and processing to third-party EBT provider? Or do you skip a...