In today’s post we are going to breakdown a frequently asked question: Can I use my EBT card at Burger King? Typically, EBT cards can not be used on prepared food, so we are going to common misconception surrounding the topic. With over 46 million Americans receiving nutritional aid, many households are dependent on the monthly benefits that the government provides. Since the laws surrounding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are constantly changing, it’s important to know where and how to use your EBT benefits. Our topic today, Burger King, is an American global chain of fast food restaurants that sells a variety of burgers, fries and chicken products. Burger King was founded in 1953 in Jacksonville, Florida and is known for is flame-grilled burgers. To find out if Burger King accepts EBT cards as a form of payment, then keep reading below.

Can I use my EBT card at Burger King

Can I use my EBT card at Burger King?

Yes, you can use your EBT card at Burger King, but individual franchises decide whether or not they would like to sign up to accept EBT, so not every Burger King may accept EBT cards. If you would like to know if your local Burger King accepts EBT cards, then give them a call to confirm. Most Burger Kings that accept EBT will also display a sign in their window. The sign is similar to the image seen below.

Can I use my EBT card at Burger King

 

If your local Burger King accepts EBT, then you will be eligible to purchase any hot or cold menu item. This aspect of SNAP is highly criticized, since eligible food is labeled as something that you must take home and make, not purchase it already prepared. This is a continuous debate among the SNAP recipients and the community.

We hope this post was helpful to you. If you have any more information and/or questions regarding EBT acceptance at Burger King, please leave it comments section below. Check out our other posts to see if EBT cards are accepted at WalmartCostcoWhole FoodsTrader Joe’s, Sam’s Club, 7-11Target, Kroger, Subway and more!

 

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