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Puerto Rico EBT Payment Schedule

Find your Puerto Rico SNAP deposit dates and monthly EBT benefit schedule.

Understanding the Puerto Rico EBT Card Payment Schedule

The Puerto Rico Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card is a convenient and secure way for eligible households to receive their monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Through the EBT system, benefits are loaded automatically onto your card each month, allowing you to buy approved groceries and food items at authorized retailers, farmers markets, and online grocery stores.

In Puerto Rico, SNAP benefits are distributed on a set schedule each month, based on specific criteria such as the last digit of your case number, Social Security Number (SSN), or last name. Understanding when your benefits become available helps you plan your grocery shopping and household budget more effectively.

Once your benefits are loaded onto your EBT card, you can use it just like a debit card at participating stores that accept SNAP. It’s important to remember that your benefits do not expire immediately — any unused balance rolls over to the next month, although it’s best to use them regularly.

Knowing your deposit day can help you plan grocery trips, avoid checkout issues, and make sure your household always has access to food throughout the month.

Below you’ll find the official Puerto Rico EBT payment schedule, which shows the exact days your SNAP benefits will be deposited each month. This monthly reload schedule is updated according to state guidelines and ensures that all eligible recipients receive their funds in a timely and predictable manner.

Puerto Rico EBT Payment Schedule

In Puerto Rico, NAP benefits are issued between the 4th and 22nd of each month, based on the last digit of the client’s Social Security Number (SSN).

SSN Ends In Benefit Availability Date
0*4th of the month
16th of the month
28th of the month
310th of the month
412th of the month
514th of the month
616th of the month
718th of the month
820th of the month
922nd of the month

All homeless recipients receive benefits on the 4th of every month, regardless of the last digit of their SSN.

In January, recipients who would normally receive benefits on the 6th of every month receive benefits on the 5th instead, to account for Three Kings Day (local holiday).

For Holy Friday, Thanksgiving, and New Year, benefits are typically issued on an alternate day to avoid conflicts with holidays.

If Your EBT Payment Is Late

If your Puerto Rico EBT benefits have not appeared on your expected deposit day, wait at least 24 hours. Then contact the state EBT Customer Service line at 877-467-4832 or check your benefits online at ebtpr.com. EBT benefit delays are rare but late deposits can happen on holidays or weekends.

Holiday closures or state processing delays can occasionally shift your EBT deposit by a few hours, but deposits almost always arrive on the same day each month.

How EBT Deposit Schedules Work

Each state manages its own EBT payment schedule based on local rules. Some states issue SNAP benefits on a single day each month, while others spread payments across several days depending on factors like Social Security numbers, case numbers, or last names. Once your household is assigned a deposit day, it usually remains the same every month.

You can always confirm your exact deposit date by checking your balance online through ebtpr.com or by calling your state’s EBT customer service number listed on the back of your card.

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Last updated November 13, 2025