Activating Your Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Card (PEBT)
There are three ways to activate your PEBT Card:
- Call 866-281-2448
- Visit connectebt.com/
- Download the ConnectEBT app on your mobile phone
When prompted:
- Enter the 12-digit EBT card number located on the front of the card
- Enter the date of birth of the oldest child receiving free or reduced meals. (You will need to enter the date of birth of the oldest child receiving free or reduced meals.)
- Enter 0000 when asked for the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number (SSN). (If at any time the full SSN is needed, it will be 000-00-0000)
- Enter a four-digit pin number (four numbers you will remember)
If you have any questions regarding your participation in this program, please contact
804-726-7000 or visit https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/pebt.cgi for more information.