Illinois Link Card Website | EBT/SNAP & Cash Benefits Card
The official website for the Illinois Link Card (EBT/SNAP & cash benefits) is managed by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). You can access or manage your account through the Illinois Link Card Website via ebtEDGE:
πΉ Essential Links & Information
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Illinois Link Card Overview
Learn how the card works, who qualifies, and what it’s used for. -
Manage My Illinois Link Account
Log in to check your balance, view transactions, select/change PIN, report a lost/stolen card, or request a replacement. Access it via the Illinois Link Card Website or by calling 1β800β678βLINK (5465).
β How to Use & Manage Your Card
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Balance Checks & Transactions
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Log in online at the Illinois Link Card Website.
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Use the helpline at 1β800β678βLINK (TTY: 1β877β765β3459).
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Visit a grocery POS terminal or ATM (cash only, not SNAP).
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PIN Setup & Changes
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Youβll choose your first PIN upon card receipt via the website or helpline.
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You can change your PIN anytime afterward.
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Lost/Stolen Card
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Report and disable a lost or stolen card via the website or helpline, then request a replacement .
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π ebtEDGE Tools & Security
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ebtEDGE Platform
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The official portal, branded as “Illinois Link Card Website,” also available as the mobile ebtEDGE app.
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Security Tips
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IDHS will never call or text to ask for your PIN or card details.
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Use only official channels: the website, app, or helpline.
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Also Read : How to Activate New EBT card with Chip
ποΈ Quick Reference
| Task | What to Use |
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| Login / View balance | Illinois Link Card Website (ebtEDGE) |
| PIN setup/change | Website or 1β800β678βLINK |
| Lost/stolen report | Website or 1β800β678βLINK |
| Check transactions (12-month history) | Website or helpline |
| Locate participating stores/ATMs | Website or store POS terminal signage |
π Helpful Tips
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Language options: English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian are available on the login page.
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Summer EBT (“Sun Bucks”): For summer grocery benefits, use the same account/access methods.
β What to Do Next
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Visit the Illinois Link Card Website (via ebtEDGE).
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Register or log in using your card number, SSN, and DOB.
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Manage your balance, transactions, PIN, or report issues as needed.