EBT Card Replacement
New EBT Chip Tap Cards Coming This Summer
Coming soon, EBT cardholders will get a new EBT card in the mail that is more secure. Please use your new EBT card right away to activate it. Help protect your benefits by using chip and tap on your new card. More information will be provided once the state starts mailing out the new cards. If you have questions, please contact the EBT Customer Service Helpline (877) 328-9677.
General Information
If your EBT card is lost or stolen, or if you need to change your PIN, call (877) 328-9677.
Los Angeles County participants are using the State's Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system to receive CalFresh and cash benefits.
EBT will, in no way, impact the benefit amount, eligibility requirements or what cardholders may purchase using their CalFresh or cash benefits. With EBT, participants (primary cardholder) and designated alternate cardholders use the EBT (Golden State Advantage) card with a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to access their benefits electronically.
All cardholders may use their EBT (Golden State Advantage) card at participating retailers with a Point-of-Sale (POS) device and automated Teller machines (ATMs) displaying the Quest® logo throughout California and across the country.
Some banks charge $1.00 - $4.00 each time you withdraw cash benefits using your California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card.
More Information on California's State EBT Project
Important Message for EBT Cardholders
You can request or designate a responsible person that you trust to use your EBT card. The designated/alternate Cardholder can use your cash and CalFresh benefits on your behalf. To designate someone, you must download, complete, signed, and submit the EBT–Request for Authorized Representative/Designated Alternate Cardholder form
You can submit this form by uploading it through the BenefitsCal portal.
The easiest and quickest way is to apply for benefits at BenefitsCal.
