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ConnectEBT Mobile App: Comprehensive Review of EBT Management Features

by Conduent Inc.

3.9
IOSFinance
ConnectEBT provides EBT recipients across 14 states with real-time balance monitoring, transaction history, and PIN management. The app addresses critical needs for benefit security and accessibility through mobile convenience.

Detailed Review

ConnectEBT, developed by Conduent Inc., serves as a dedicated mobile solution for Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) management across 14 participating states. The application positions itself as an essential tool for SNAP and cash assistance recipients seeking to monitor benefits securely without relying on physical card readers or customer service hotlines. Its core functionality centers on providing government benefit recipients with immediate access to critical financial information through iOS devices. The application's feature set includes real-time balance checking, transaction history tracking, PIN management, and deposit notification capabilities. Users can instantly view available balances without waiting for transaction processing delays that typically occur at point-of-sale terminals. The PIN change functionality allows immediate security updates without requiring telephone verification, while transaction history provides detailed records of benefit usage. These features collectively address the pressing need for benefit security amid rising EBT fraud incidents across participating states. User experience demonstrates thoughtful design considerations for the target demographic. The interface employs clear typography and high-contrast visuals suitable for varying levels of technological proficiency. Biometric authentication through Face ID integration streamlines access while maintaining security protocols. Real-world usage patterns show the app primarily serves as a pre-shopping verification tool and post-transaction auditing system, with particular utility in detecting unauthorized transactions before they impact available balances. User feedback reveals strong appreciation for security features, with pizinat (May 20, 2025) noting it provides 'piece of mind' against fraud, while Bmomma 50 (July 21, 2025) lamented not discovering the app 'before someone stole my snap benefits.' Technical limitations emerge in account recovery, as Ashd204 (May 28, 2025) highlighted the critical issue where forgotten login credentials without physical card access results in permanent account lockout. Feature requests include real-time transaction alerts, as suggested by Kayla bunnyrabbit (May 12, 2025), who recommended 'alert us by email or text when someone is attempting to use the card.' The application demonstrates significant strengths in immediate balance visibility and fraud prevention capabilities, though suffers from rigid account recovery protocols and limited notification options. Its ideal use case involves regular benefit monitoring between shopping trips, with particular value for users in high-fraud areas or those managing benefits for multiple household members. The state-by-state rollout currently limits accessibility, though planned expansion suggests broader future availability.

Key Features

  • Real-time balance checking provides instant available balance updates without transaction processing delays, crucial for budgeting and fraud detection
  • Transaction history tracking displays detailed records of benefit usage with dates and merchant information, enabling expenditure monitoring
  • Remote PIN management allows users to change security codes immediately without telephone verification, enhancing security response capabilities
  • Biometric authentication through Face ID integration enables secure one-touch access while maintaining required security protocols
  • Multi-state support covers 14 participating EBT programs with identical functionality across different state benefit systems
  • Deposit notification system alerts users when benefits are loaded to their account, eliminating uncertainty about payment timing

Why Users Love It

Immediate fraud detection capabilities
Streamlined benefit management access

Perfect for: EBT recipients in supported states seeking mobile benefit management

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User Reviews

lalajarajr
Sep 22, 2025

Thank you so much for this app is a great big help for sure. Not you can see what’s going on first hand s with your ebt benefits.. thank you again It’s about time Thank you so much for this app is a great big help for sure. Not you can see what’s going on first hand s with your ebt benefits.. thank you again

ExecellentRae
Oct 4, 2025

There hasn’t been any issues. It’s user friendly. Easy use There hasn’t been any issues. It’s user friendly.

OCChristian
Nov 3, 2025

Connect EBT is a great app (❤️)that is helpful with keeping track of spending and balance of EBT card. Great app for SNAP Benefits payments.(🤲) Connect EBT is a great app (❤️)that is helpful with keeping track of spending and balance of EBT card.

Davina Renee
Sep 15, 2025

So far I find it helpful! It makes it simple, quick, easy & convenient to check my balance! The only suggestion I have & maybe there’s a way to do this already because I’m very new to this app & I haven’t had regular SNAP benefits previously but I’ve had the summer bucks program & I wish I could add both cards to one account. I haven’t looked around much so this could very well be an option that I just haven’t noticed. QUICK & EASY! So far I find it helpful! It makes it simple, quick, easy & convenient to check my balance! The only suggestion I have & maybe there’s a way to do this already because I’m very new to this app & I haven’t had regular SNAP benefits previously but I’ve had the summer bucks program & I wish I could add both cards to one account. I haven’t looked around much so this could very well be an option that I just haven’t noticed.

Solo Pedro
Sep 20, 2025

I love the updated app, it’s very convenient and has better features to now where we can lock our card. Review I love the updated app, it’s very convenient and has better features to now where we can lock our card.

App Details

Developer

Conduent Inc.

Platform

ios

Rating

3.9

Last Updated

11/14/2025