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The Illinois Link card is a plastic card that looks and works like a debit card. If you are eligible for cash and SNAP benefits, you will access both with the same card. Only one Illinois Link Card is issued per account. Children issued P-EBT for the 2020-2021 school year will each have their own account.
To check your Link account balance. Look on your last receipt, if you have it. Go to the Illinois Link Card Website. Call the Illinois Link Help Line 1-800-678-LINK (5465) or 1-877-765-3459 (TTY) Get your balance at a store that accepts the Link card. Some stores will give you the balance at their service desk without making a purchase.
Electronic Benefits Transfer for SNAP, WIC, and Cash Payments. What is EBT? EBT is used in all states to issue food stamp benefits to recipients. Many states also issue cash benefits such as TANF using EBT. Recipients are issued an "EBT Card" similar to a bank ATM or debit card to receive and use their food stamp and/or cash benefits.
Only use the number on the back of your Link card 1-800-678-LINK (5465), Illinois Link Card Website (ebtEDGE.com) or the ebtEDGE app to access your Link account. Use the Illinois Link Card Website (ebtEDGE.com) or the mobile app ebtEDGE to protect your card. Find ebtEDGE in your app store. Freeze and Unfreeze your card. Change your PIN frequently.
The Illinois Link card is a plastic card that looks and works like a debit card. If you are eligible for cash and SNAP benefits, you will access both with the same card. Only one Illinois Link Card is issued per account. Children issued P-EBT for the 2020-2021 school year will each have their own account.
Only use the number on the back of your Link card 1-800-678-LINK (5465), Illinois Link Card Website (ebtEDGE.com) or the ebtEDGE app to access your Link account. Use the Illinois Link Card Website (ebtEDGE.com) or the mobile app ebtEDGE to protect your card. Find ebtEDGE in your app store. Freeze and Unfreeze your card. Change your PIN frequently.
The Illinois Link card is a plastic card that looks and works like a debit card. If you are eligible for cash and SNAP benefits, you will access both with the same card. Only one Illinois Link Card is issued per account. Children issued P-EBT for the 2020-2021 school year will each have their own account.
