Are you trying to check the balance on your Maine EBT Card or Pine Tree Card? In today’s post, we will outline the ways you can find out your Maine EBT card balance. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 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 Maine SNAP recipients via a plastic Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.
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This post will cover:
- Maine EBT Payment Schedule
- How to Check Maine EBT Card Balance
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Maine EBT Payment Schedule
| If the Last digit of your Birth Day ends in | Benefits are deposited on the |
| 0 or 9 | 10th of the month |
| 1 or 8 | 11th of the month |
| 2 or 3 | 12th of the month |
| 4 or 7 | 13th of the month |
| 5 or 6 | 14th of the month |
Once your benefits are deposited into your account, you can begin using them with your Maine 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 Maine EBT Card Balance, please continue reading below.
How to Check Maine EBT Card Balance
Here’s how to check the balance on your Pine Tree Card.
Option 1 – Check your Last Receipt
The first option for checking your Pine Tree Card balance is to check your last receipt. This is the easiest and quickest way to locate the current balance on your Maine 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 PinetreeCard Account
The second option for checking your Maine EBT Card balance is online through the PinetreeCard website.
To log in, visit the PinetreeCard 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 a PinetreeCard account, you can create a User Account here.
Option 3 – Check by Phone
The last option for checking your Card balance is by phone. Call the EBT Customer Service number (1-800-477-7428) 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 Maine EBT Card
If your card is lost, stolen or damaged call EBT Customer Service at 1-800-477-7428 right away.
Maine 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 Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) website here.
We hope you found this article helpful! If you have any additional questions about the ME EBT card or need help finding your EBT balance, please let us know in the comments section below. If you found this article helpful, please share it using the “Share this” button below.
