electronic benefit transfer (EBT Electronic Benefit Transfer.)

A debit A transaction initiated by a cardholder at a terminal with the use of a PIN to effect a payment that lowers the cardholder’s account balance. card system The Client Information System (CIS) and MAPPER system databases and processes. that enables recipients to get their SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits at point-of-sale terminals and cash assistance at automated teller machines.