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Discounts & perks with your EBT card

Your EBT/SNAP card unlocks far more than food. These are the real, verified 2026 discounts — cheap internet, half-price Prime and Walmart+, near-free museums, reduced transit, and more. Filter by category or search.

35+ verified programs, organized by category. · Last reviewed: 2026-06-03

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Internet & PhoneNational

Lifeline

Up to $9.25/mo off a phone OR internet bill ($34.25 on Tribal lands). One benefit per household.

Who: SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, federal public housing, Veterans Pension, or income ≤135% FPG.
How: Apply at the National Verifier, then pick a participating provider.

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Internet & PhoneNational

Xfinity Internet Essentials

About $9.95–$14.95/mo for 50–100 Mbps, plus low-cost device options.

Who: SNAP, Medicaid, and other assistance programs.
How: Apply on the Internet Essentials site.

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Internet & PhoneNational

AT&T Access

Discounted home internet (up to ~$30/mo), no contract.

Who: SNAP (or SSI in California).
How: Apply on AT&T's Access page.

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Internet & PhoneNational

Spectrum Internet Assist

About $24.99/mo for ~30 Mbps with a free modem.

Who: Households on NSLP/CEP or SSI (65+).
How: Apply on Spectrum's Internet Assist page.

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Internet & PhoneNational

Cox Connect2Compete

$9.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps, free Wi-Fi modem.

Who: Household with a K-12 student on SNAP/NSLP/TANF/public housing.
How: Apply on Cox's Connect2Compete page.

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Internet & PhoneNational

Mediacom Xtream Connect

$14.99/mo for up to 100 Mbps, no contract.

Who: SNAP, Medicaid, NSLP, SSI, and more.
How: Apply on Mediacom's site.

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Internet & PhoneNational

Verizon Forward

Discounted Fios/5G Home Internet — as low as ~$20/mo with autopay.

Who: SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, NSLP.
How: Apply on the Verizon Forward page.

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Internet & PhoneNational

Assurance Wireless

A FREE phone plus monthly talk, text, and data (a Lifeline carrier).

Who: SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, or income ≤135% FPG.
How: Apply with your benefits documentation.

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Internet & PhoneNational

SafeLink Wireless

A free phone plus monthly talk, text, and data (a Lifeline carrier).

Who: SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Section 8, WIC, Veterans Pension.
How: Apply with your benefits documentation.

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Food & GroceriesNational

Amazon Prime Access

$6.99/mo Prime — half the $14.99 price, with all Prime benefits. 30-day free trial.

Who: A valid SNAP EBT card or Medicaid card.
How: Register your EBT/Medicaid at the Prime Access page; re-verify periodically.

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Food & GroceriesNational

Walmart+ Assist

50% off Walmart+ — about $6.47/mo or $49/yr (vs. $98). Free delivery + fuel discounts.

Who: SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, SSI, TANF, NSLP, and more.
How: Verify through SheerID. Note: auto-renews at the full $98 if you miss the yearly re-check.

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Food & GroceriesNational

Instacart EBT SNAP

Pay with EBT SNAP at many chains; $0 delivery on your first 3 orders. Instacart+ at $4.99/mo for a year for recent EBT users.

Who: Active EBT SNAP cardholder.
How: Add your EBT card at instacart.com/ebt-snap.

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Food & GroceriesNational

SNAP Online Purchasing

Use EBT to buy eligible groceries online for pickup/delivery at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Aldi, Kroger, and more.

Who: Any SNAP recipient.
How: Add your EBT card to the retailer's account (delivery fees aren't SNAP-payable).

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Food & GroceriesState / local

Double Up Food Bucks

Dollar-for-dollar match on SNAP spent on fresh produce at participating markets and grocers (daily caps vary).

Who: SNAP/EBT.
How: Swipe EBT at the market booth for matching tokens, or automatic at participating grocers.

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Food & GroceriesState / local

Senior & WIC Farmers Market (FMNP)

Vouchers for fresh produce at farmers markets (separate from Double Up).

Who: Seniors (income-based) or WIC participants.
How: Apply through your state agency or ask at the market.

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Museums & AttractionsNational (1,600+ sites)

Museums for All

$0–$3 admission for up to 4 people on one card at 1,600+ museums, zoos, aquariums, and gardens.

Who: SNAP/EBT + photo ID.
How: Show your EBT card and photo ID at the door; find sites on the locator.

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Museums & AttractionsLocal (OH)

Cincinnati Zoo EBT

$5 off adult and child admission with an EBT card.

Who: SNAP/EBT.
How: Show your EBT card at the gate.

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Museums & AttractionsLocal (CT/RI)

Mystic Aquarium SNAP

FREE general admission for the cardholder plus up to 3 guests (subject to availability).

Who: CT or RI SNAP/EBT + matching ID; reserve in advance.
How: Reserve online and show your EBT card and ID.

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Parks & OutdoorsState (CA)

California Golden Bear Pass

Free vehicle day-use at 200+ California state parks and beaches (funded through Dec 2026).

Who: CalWORKs families, SSI recipients, or Tribal TANF (not all CalFresh).
How: Apply through California State Parks / CDSS.

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Parks & OutdoorsNational

Every Kid Outdoors

A free annual national-parks pass covering the 4th grader, all kids under 16, and adults in one vehicle.

Who: ALL U.S. 4th graders (not income-based) — a perk for families with a 4th grader.
How: Finish a short online activity, print the voucher, swap for a pass at a federal site.

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TransitLos Angeles County

LA Metro LIFE

20 free rides a month, a free 90-day pass for new participants, plus reduced passes.

Who: Low-income LA County residents, including SNAP (~200% FPL).
How: Apply through the LIFE program.

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TransitNew York City

NYC Fair Fares

50% off subway and eligible buses — $1.45 instead of $2.90 a ride.

Who: NYC residents 16–84 at ≤145% FPL.
How: Apply online for a Fair Fares OMNY card.

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TransitKing County, WA

Seattle ORCA LIFT

Reduced low-income fares; some Sound Transit trips as low as $1.

Who: Residents at ≤200% FPL (SNAP qualifies).
How: Enroll for an ORCA LIFT card.

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TransitBay Area, CA

SF Bay Area Clipper START

50% off single-ride fares across most Bay Area transit operators.

Who: Adults 19–64 at ≤200% FPL; CalFresh (SNAP) and Medi-Cal qualify automatically.
How: Apply for a Clipper START card.

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TransitDenver, CO

Denver RTD LiVE

50% off RTD fares.

Who: Age 20+, household income ≤250% FPL.
How: Enroll in the LiVE program.

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TransitDC / MD / VA

DC Metro Lift (WMATA)

50% off Metrobus and Metrorail.

Who: SNAP recipients in DC, Maryland, or Virginia.
How: Register a SmarTrip card with active SNAP and photo ID.

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TransitAllegheny County, PA

Pittsburgh Allegheny Go

50% off Pittsburgh Regional Transit fares (cardholder + children).

Who: Allegheny County SNAP recipients.
How: Register through the Allegheny Go program.

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TransitAustin, TX

Austin CapMetro Equifare

Discounted reduced single fares and monthly fare caps.

Who: Household ≤200% FPL on a qualifying program, including SNAP.
How: Apply for Equifare.

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Money & BankingNational

Bank On Certified Accounts

Low-cost checking with NO overdraft fees and low/no minimums (e.g. Chase Secure, BofA SafeBalance).

Who: Open to anyone — designed for low-income and unbanked households.
How: Look for the "Bank On certified" seal at a bank or credit union.

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Money & BankingNational

Free Tax Prep (VITA)

Free federal and state tax filing by IRS-certified volunteers; helps you claim the EITC/CTC. Filing doesn't affect SNAP.

Who: Generally income under ~$67K, disability, or limited English.
How: Use the VITA locator or call 800-906-9887; opens late January.

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EducationNational

SAT Fee Waivers

Free SAT registration and score reports, and waived college application fees at many schools.

Who: Grades 11–12 on NSLP, public assistance (SNAP/TANF/Medicaid), foster, or unhoused.
How: Get the waiver through your high school counselor.

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EducationNational

ACT Fee Waivers

Free ACT registration (covers multiple tests) and score reports.

Who: Same low-income criteria as the SAT waiver.
How: Get the waiver through your high school counselor.

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EducationNational

CSS Profile Fee Waiver

Your first 8 CSS Profile financial-aid submissions free (about $137 of value).

Who: Family income under ~$100K, a prior SAT waiver, or orphan/ward under 24.
How: Eligibility is applied automatically when you file.

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EducationNational

Amazon Prime Student

About $7.49/mo or $69/yr (half price) plus a 6-month free trial. A student discount, not an EBT one.

Who: Enrolled college students (EBT students may prefer Prime Access at $6.99/mo).
How: Verify your student status with Amazon.

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Health & WellnessNational

YMCA Financial Assistance

Up to about 50% off membership and programs on an income-based sliding scale.

Who: Income- and household-size based (each branch sets its own scale).
How: Apply at your local Y with income documentation.

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Watch out for stale info

A lot of sites list discounts that no longer exist. Here's what's actually true in 2026:

ACP ended June 1, 2024 — the $30/mo internet discount is gone and there's no federal replacement. Don't sign up for it.
There is no Hulu, Disney+, or Spotify SNAP/low-income discount — only student discounts are real. Blogs that list them are wrong.
Every Kid Outdoors is for ALL 4th graders, not an EBT-specific benefit.
Walmart+ Assist auto-renews at the full $98 if you miss the yearly re-verify.
Lifeline is one discount per household — phone OR internet, not both.