How do I check my Illinois Link card balance?

To check your Link account balance

1. Look on your last receipt, if you have it.
2. Go to the Illinois Link Card Website.
3. Call the Illinois Link Help Line 1-800-678-LINK (5465) or 1-877-765-3459 (TTY)
4. Get your balance at a store that accepts the Link card.
5. Do a balance inquiry at an ATM (for cash account balance only).

How can I check my link balance?

You can check your account balance online or via the Linkt app. Once you’ve logged in, your account balance is displayed at the top of the page. Log in to your account. Your account balance is available from the My account screen.

What is an EBT balance?

Electronic benefit transfer (EBT) is an electronic system that allows state welfare departments to issue benefits via a magnetically encoded payment card used in the United States. The average monthly EBT payout is $125 per participant.

Where can I use EBT online?

As of April 28, 2020 you can use your EBT card to make purchases online. Individuals and families can purchase groceries online for home delivery using their EBT card at Amazon and Walmart. Groceries can also be purchased online for pick up at participating Albertsons, Safeway, and Vons locations.

Can you use EBT online?

What can you purchase with Illinois Link card?

You are allowed to use your Illinois Link Card to buy foods that your household will eat, including the following : breads and cereals. fruits and vegetables. meats, fish and poultry; and. dairy products. Seeds and plants to produce food for the household to eat.

How can I apply for a Link card in Illinois?

To apply for the Illinois Link card program, visit your nearest Department of Human Services office. Complete an application and submit documentation validating your income, identity and household size.

How do I Check my Link card status?

After submitting your application, you can check the status of your Link card in one of several ways. First, you can check on your status by calling the Illinois Link helpline directly at 800-678-5465 to speak with a representative. The operators answering your call can tell you the status of your application once you give them…

What is an Illinois Link card?

The Illinois LINK card is a debit card issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to certain low-income people. The card can be used to buy food from authorized retailers. To receive a LINK card, a person must qualify for the Illinois’ food stamps program, which is known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program ).