If you’re on food stamps, you’re now able to use your EBT card to order from eligible groceries on Uber Eats. This new feature opens the doors for grocery delivery to even more people, such as older adults, people with disabilities and others at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Here’s how to use SNAP EBT on Uber Eats, broken down in simple steps.
What This Means for You
Uber Eats now accepts SNAP EBT payments for select grocery orders and delivery from participating stores and delivery partners in the U.S.A. This service offers SNAP recipients the ability to order fresh food and pantry staples without having to leave home.
It also extends special promotions, including free delivery and trial Uber One membership for qualifying users.
How to Use SNAP EBT on Uber Eats
Here is how to use SNAP EBT on Uber Eats in 3 Easy Steps
1. Add Your EBT Card
• Open the Uber Eats app or go to the website.
• Go to “Account,” then “Wallet,” then “Add payment method.”
• Select “EBT” and input your card information.
• Save it as your payment source.
You will also need to provide a second payment method (such as a debit card) to pay for items that are not eligible for SNAP or service fees.
2. Shop SNAP-Eligible Items
Scroll through store listings that are labeled as SNAP-eligible. Those staples are filled with other ingredients usual like fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, bread and canned food.
SNAP eligible only products marked on the page with the “SNAP EBT Eligible” logo are eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. All other items or fees will be charged with your secondary payment method.
3. Complete Your Order
At checkout:
• Choose your SNAP EBT card for qualifying items.
• Include the backup payment method for such ineligible items, delivery fees, or tips.
• Tap to confirm your purchase and place the order, then follow along in real time as your order is prepared and delivered by the restaurant, where a delivery runner is waiting to take the order.
Perks for SNAP Recipients
New users who add their SNAP EBT card when they sign up are eligible for a three-month free trial of Uber One that includes no delivery fees on SNAP-eligible orders and access to member-only promotional offers.
Things to Keep in Mind
• So far, only grocery delivery and pickup orders at eligible stores can work with EBT.
• Restaurant-type foods that are ready to eat are not SNAP-eligible.
• Adding a back-up payment option for non-valid expenditures is always a good idea.
• “Uber Eats guarantees there will be no additional processing or sales fees applied to EBT cards, as is mandated by law,” a spokesperson said.
Real User Experiences
Lots of SNAP recipients say they successfully added their EBT card and ordered eligible groceries, such as milk, eggs and bread. A few have encountered problems — glitches, or promo mix-ups — but Uber and its partner stores are getting better each week.
When you use your SNAP EBT card on Uber Eats, you have immediate access to groceries without leaving the house. As a SNAP recipient, adding your EBT card to your Wallet gives you access to delivery benefits as well as convenient grocery shopping and potential savings via Uber One.
Just make sure to restrict your spending to eligible items and cover with a second payment source when necessary. Get your next grocery shopping within a few taps, delivered to your door—safe, efficient, and accessible.