USDA SNAP Retailer Authorization To accept SNAP/EBT and P-EBT payments, any retailer must receive authorization through the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). For a market- level system, the market can apply to the USDA for SNAP authorization on behalf of all of the vendors. For a vendor-level system or for direct-marketing farmers, each individual vendor/farmer may apply directly to the USDA for their farm or business to receive SNAP retailer authorization. Visit the USDA SNAP webpage to begin the registration process. Before you acquire your SNAP/EBT equipment, you must become a USDA-certified vendor. To get started: Review the following USDA website pages then contact the SNAP Retailer Service Center.
Farmers markets: fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer Farmers market vendors and direct-marketing farmers: fns.usda.gov/snap/farmer-producer
For more information, contact: fns.usda.gov/snap/apply-to-accept 877-823-4369
USDA grant-funded technical assistance with this application is available through MarketLink who can assist farmers markets and farmers in obtaining and applying for a USDA FNS SNAP Authorization even if the market or farmer intends to get SNAP processing equipment from someone other than MarketLink. Learn more at MarketLink.
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