Millions of SNAP Recipients To Get Chip Cards in Benefit Theft Crackdown
Summary
New York will start giving new Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards with chip technology to millions of food assistance recipients in early 2027. These chip cards will help prevent criminals from stealing benefits through card-skimming, a method that captures information from the current magnetic-stripe cards.Key Facts
- The new EBT cards will use chip technology similar to debit and credit cards.
- The change aims to stop theft and fraud targeting food assistance benefits.
- About 2 million new chip-enabled cards will be issued to SNAP and certain public assistance recipients statewide.
- Recipients will receive the new cards automatically; no application is needed.
- The rollout begins in the first quarter of 2027 to allow time for card production and retailer system upgrades.
- Current magnetic-stripe cards will still be used until the new cards arrive.
- Officials advise cardholders to monitor accounts, change PINs often, and watch for tampered card readers before new cards come.
- New York’s Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is working with stores and banks to prepare for the new cards.
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