ebtEDGE

What is ebtEDGE?

EBT Cardholders can now manage their CalFresh and/or CalWORKs benefits using the ebtEDGE Mobile and Web-based Application.

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS), which manages the electronic benefits transfer system for the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), has released a mobile app through which cardholders can:

view of ebtEdge mobile application Account Summary page
  • Biometrics like Touch ID or
    Facial Recognition to login
  • Reset their PIN
  • View benefit schedule
  • View last 365 days of transactions
  • Order EBT card replacements
  • Connect Multiple EBT Accounts
  • Freeze card and Unfreeze card functionality
  • Block out of State Transactions
  • Block Internet Transactions

How to get started on ebtEDGE

To register or log into the applications, cardholders will need their EBT card number. On the mobile application, after successfully logging in the first time, cardholders can immediately choose to set up Touch ID or Facial Recognition if their mobile device supports it, or to do so at a later time.

Scan the QR codes below from a mobile device to download ebtEDGE today.

QR Code for Apple App Store

Apple App Store

QR Code for Google Play Store

Google Play Store

You can also visit the Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) and search for ‘ebtEDGE’.

Non-State-Supported Third-Party Applications

PROTECT YOUR EBT BENEFITS – Use the Official ebtEDGE Mobile App

The CDSS does not endorse or recommend any third-party apps for EBT. Only use the official, state-supported ebtEDGE mobile app, which is free to use. California will never charge EBT cardholders to use the ebtEDGE Mobile application.
Keep your benefits and personal information secure by only using the official, state-supported mobile application.
Why Third-Party Apps Are Risky:
  • Your benefits and personal info could be stolen. Entering your EBT information into an unverified app can expose you to phishing, fraud, and identity theft. Stolen benefits may not be eligible for replacement.
  • Your data may be shared. Third-party apps may collect and share personal data for marketing or other purposes.
  • CDSS and your local county office can’t help if things go wrong. We may not be able to assist with issues caused by third-party apps.
  • No security guarantees. Third-party apps may lack proper safeguards.
Stay safe – only use the official ebtEDGE mobile app.

Contact Us

CDSS Automation and Innovation Bureau
744 P Street MS 8-5-45
Sacramento, CA 95814
DAI@dss.ca.gov

For Other Public Assistance issues, contact:

CDSS Public Inquiry and Response

piar@dss.ca.gov

(916) 651-8848

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Report Fraud: fraudprevention@dss.ca.gov