Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)

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A type of EFT system involving the transfer of public entitlement payments, such as welfare or food stamps, through direct deposit or point-of-sale technology (see POS). The recipient can be given an identification card, similar to a benefit card, and a PIN allowing access to the benefits through an electronic network.

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Information Class

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Variants

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plural: Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)S
possessive: Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)'s
pluralpossessive: Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)S'

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