Does Dollar General accept EBT?

  • In store: Yes
  • Delivery: No

Dollar General's in-store accepted payment methods list includes EBT cards. The article does not say whether every store takes EBT, so check your store if it matters.

Verified November 4, 2026Next check December 4, 20262 sources

Where you can use EBT

EBT at Dollar General by how you shop
Way to shopEBT?DetailsSource
In storeYesDollar General's in-store accepted payment methods list includes EBT cards. The article does not say whether every store takes EBT, so check your store if it matters.[1]
OnlineNot yet verifiedWe have not verified this against a primary source yet.None yet
PickupNot yet verifiedWe have not verified this against a primary source yet.None yet
DeliveryNoFor myDG Delivery, Dollar General says cash, checks, EBT, DG Cash and gift cards are not accepted. It takes credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Sources disagree: Some third-party sites say EBT works for Dollar General delivery through DoorDash. Dollar General's own article says it does not work for its myDG Delivery service. We have not verified the DoorDash claim.

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Cafe / food courtNot yet verifiedWe have not verified this against a primary source yet.None yet
Hot prepared foodNot yet verifiedWe have not verified this against a primary source yet.None yet

Where USDA lists Dollar General for online EBT

States whose USDA directory lists Dollar General as an approved online retailer.

Sources

  1. 1. Dollar General Customer Service: Accepted Payment Methods, In-Store Shopping (page text supplied by the editor; article shown as updated about 2 months before Nov. 4, 2026)Checked November 4, 2026
  2. 2. Dollar General Customer Service: myDG Delivery Payments & Coupons (page text supplied by the editor; article shown as updated about 22 days before Nov. 4, 2026)Checked November 4, 2026

EBT rules depend on your state. For decisions about your benefits, contact your state SNAP agency.