Colorado EBT Card Balance - Food Stamps EBT

Are you trying to check the balance on your Colorado EBT Card or Quest Card? In today’s post, we will outline the ways you can find out your Colorado EBT card balance. The Colorado Department of Human Services (DHS) is responsible for administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as the Food Stamp Program. SNAP enables low-income families the ability to purchase nutritious food by providing monthly food assistance benefits. Benefits are distributed to Colorado SNAP recipients via a plastic Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.

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This post will cover:

• Colorado EBT Payment Schedule
• How to Check Colorado EBT Card Balance

Colorado EBT Payment Schedule

The schedule below is for Colorado’s Food Stamps and Cash Benefits programs. Be sure to locate the schedule appropriate for the benefits you are receiving. Food Stamps Benefits are deposited from the 1st to the 10th of every month. Cash Benefits are deposited from the 1st to the 3rd of every month. When your benefit is deposited depends on the last digit of your Social Security Number. Here is the schedule according to the two programs:

Food Stamps
If your Social Security Number ends in	Benefits are deposited on the
1	1st of the month
2	2nd of the month
3	3rd of the month
4	4th of the month
5	5th of the month
6	6th of the month
7	7th of the month
8	8th of the month
9	9th of the month
0	10th of the month
Cash Benefits
If your Social Security Number ends in	Benefits are deposited on the
7, 8, 9, or 0	1st of the month
4, 5, or 6	2nd of the month
1, 2, or 3	3rd of the month

Once your benefits are deposited into your account, you can begin using them with your Colorado EBT card to purchase eligible food items. For a full list of approved food items, see the Food Stamps Eligible Food List here.

For more information on how to check your Colorado EBT Card Balance, please continue reading below.

How to Check Colorado EBT Card Balance

Here’s how to check the balance on your Colorado Quest Card.

Option 1 – Check your Last Receipt

The first option for checking your Colorado Quest Card balance is to check your last receipt. This is the easiest and quickest way to locate the current balance on your Colorado EBT Card.

Your balance will be listed at the bottom of your most recent grocery store or an ATM receipt. You should get in the habit of keeping your most current EBT receipt, that way, you always have a quick way to check your balance before you shop.

Option 2 – Login to your Edge EBT Account

The second option for checking your Colorado EBT Card balance is online through the Edge EBT website.

To log in, visit the Edge EBT website here, then enter your User ID and Password. Once logged in, you’ll be able to view your current balance and transaction history. If you do not have an Edge EBT account, you can create a User Account here.

Option 3 – Check by Phone

The last option for checking your Colorado EBT Card balance is by phone. Call the EBT Customer Service number (1-888-328-2656) on the back of your card. The Customer Service Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

After you call, enter your sixteen (16) digit EBT card number and you will hear your current food assistance or cash account balance(s).

Report a lost, stolen or damaged Colorado EBT Card

If your card is lost, stolen or damaged call EBT Customer Service at 1-888-328-2656 right away.

Colorado EBT Card Help 

For information on how to renew your card, get the list of stores that accept EBT, and tips on how to keep your card safe and secure, visit the Colorado Colorado Department of Human Services (DHS) website here.

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