Can you buy cigarettes or tobacco with EBT?

Short answer: No. No. SNAP benefits cannot be used to buy cigarettes or tobacco.

USDA lists cigarettes and tobacco as items households cannot buy with SNAP.

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Sources

• USDA Food and Nutrition Administration: What Can SNAP Buy?, page updated June 4, 2025

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Rules can differ by state. For decisions about your benefits, contact your state SNAP agency.