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Good News for EBT: Speed Up Your Application and Begin Accepting Payments Now

  • Universum Solution
  • Nov 24, 2025
  • 3 min read

For weeks, many supermarkets and grocery stores operated under uncertainty. Temporary outages in the SNAP program and EBT transactions forced them to adjust their operations, explain the situation to customers, and in some cases, pause essential sales. But today, the landscape has changed: the EBT system is fully restored. And with that, peace of mind has returned to thousands of businesses that rely on this payment method to serve their communities without interruption.


At Universum, we have stood by our customers with the commitment to always provide quality service, guiding them through every step they need to take to increase their sales and stand out in an increasingly competitive market.


In the United States, accepting EBT payments is no longer just an option for supermarkets and small grocery stores, it has become a true avenue for growth. More than 42 million people depend on SNAP, representing roughly $8 billion per month in food benefits flowing to authorized retailers. Additionally, SNAP households make an average of more than nine transactions per month per person and spend about $39 per visit. This translates into a steady flow of customers who not only use their EBT cards, but who shop more frequently than the average consumer. Your business can’t afford to stay out of this market.



🎯 Not accepting EBT cards in your store yet? Now is the perfect time to start.



Our customer service team will guide you step by step through the process of completing the FNS application so your store can become an authorized SNAP retailer completely free of charge, and begin selling more.


It’s important to keep the required documentation ready:


  1. Color copy of your ID

  2. Color copy of your Social Security card

  3. A valid license in your name



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Recommendation: Make sure your email address is current and active, as all information regarding your approval and eligibility will be sent there.





🎯What are the benefits of accepting EBT cards for small supermarkets or grocery stores?




  • Guaranteed sales: Stores that accept EBT can count on regular monthly purchases. These benefits are designated specifically for food and household items, which means consistent transactions.


  • Loyal customers: Offering this payment method expands your customer base and builds loyalty, as shoppers return each month to use their benefits.


  • Greater financial growth: Businesses that accept EBT gain a competitive advantage over those that don’t. This can be the difference between maintaining steady customer traffic or losing sales, resulting in stable and predictable income.


If you would like more information about how to start this process, feel free to contact us at 1-888-507-6614. We invite you to follow us on our social media channels to stay updated with helpful information for your business.


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Source:


  • USDA Food and Nutrition Service — Benefit Redemption Patterns in SNAP: FY 2022. Reports that program households made an average of 10.9 transactions per month and spent an average of $39.08 per transaction.


  • USDA FNS — Key Statistics and Research: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Indicates that in fiscal year 2024, the program served an average of 41.7 million participants per month, with total federal spending of approximately $99.8 billion. See More


  • Pew Research Center — Reports that in May 2025, the average monthly benefit was $188.45 per person and $350.89 per household. See More


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