05/07/2026
Montana is updating its statewide electronic benefit transfer (EBT) system May 8-10. To make these updates possible, card services and account updates will be offline for a short time while these changes are made.
During this period, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants are encouraged to plan food and cash purchases around the following schedule:
Key Times to Know:
• Balance Inquiries: Offline Friday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m.
• Shopping (In-store and Online): Offline Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 p.m.
• All Services Resume: Sunday, May 10 by mid-morning.
• Important: Keep your current card—it will still work! Download the ConnectEBT app or ConnectEBT website; the old Bnft portal is retiring May 10. Your benefits are secure and amounts will not change.
Questions? Contact the EBT help desk at 1-866-850-1556 starting Sunday morning. For more information, visit the Montana SNAP/TANF EBT card website.