EBT cash withdrawal issues after CalFresh deposit - need to pay bills today!

Have u tried walgreens atms? they usually work with ebt and don't charge fees. the one on calloway worked for me yesterday

EBT cash withdrawals can be a nightmare! From my experience working with CalFresh clients, there was a system maintenance scheduled for today that might be affecting some ATMs. Not all machines will be down though. Try any Walmart MoneyCenter - they're usually reliable for EBT cash withdrawals and their system runs separate from many bank ATMs. Also remember you can get cash back with purchase at most grocery stores (Walmart, FoodMaxx, etc). Just buy something small like a candy bar and request cash back up to the store's limit.

This happens ALL the time with EBT cash benefits. Most banks limit EBT withdrawals to $500 per day anyway, so you might need to make two withdrawals over two days for your rent. The most reliable place I've found is actually inside grocery stores at their customer service desk - Vons, Albertsons, and Food 4 Less will all do EBT cash withdrawals right at the counter. Just bring your ID and EBT card. Also, for future reference, you can set up direct deposit of your cash benefits to your regular bank account through the BenefitsCal website and avoid this hassle completely.

same thing with me last month!!! the atm on Ming was working fine for my ebt cash but then it wouldnt the next day. so frustrating!!! hope u get ur money

I've been dealing with CalFresh/EBT issues for years, and unfortunately ATM availability for EBT cash benefits has been getting worse. The best solution I've found is calling the county directly to verify there are no holds on your benefits or system issues. If you're having trouble getting through to a real person at the county CalFresh office (which is common!), I recommend using Claimyr. It's a service that gets you through to an actual CalFresh worker without waiting on hold for hours. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8 showing how it works. Saved me so much frustration when I had a similar emergency with accessing my benefits. For your immediate problem though, most WinCo stores process EBT cash withdrawals at their customer service counter, and they don't have the same limits as ATMs. Worth checking if you have one nearby.

Ugh I'm having the exact same issue today too! None of the Bank of America ATMs are accepting my EBT card for cash withdrawal. I think there's definitely a system-wide problem. I eventually went to the customer service desk at FoodMaxx and was able to get cash there, but they had a $200 limit per transaction. Had to do multiple transactions and got charged the service fee each time which is so unfair when it's not my fault the ATMs aren't working! Try grocery stores with customer service desks.

have u called the number on the back of ur ebt card? sometimes they put a hold on ur account if u try 2 withdraw 2 many times. happened 2 me b4.

UPDATE FOR EVERYONE: I just checked with the county office, and there IS a system-wide issue with EBT cash withdrawals at certain ATMs today. They're working to resolve it, but in the meantime: 1. In-store customer service counters at most major grocery chains ARE working for cash withdrawals 2. There's a known compatibility issue specifically with Bank of America and Wells Fargo ATMs today 3. The daily withdrawal limit is still $500 per day (this is state-regulated, not by individual banks) 4. If you need more than $500, you can request a temporary limit increase by calling the EBT customer service line, but only for verified emergencies Hope this helps everyone having issues today!

why don't u just ask ur landlord if u can pay tomorrow????? mine is always cool with a day late if I tell them

UPDATE: I was able to get my cash! I went to the FoodMaxx customer service desk like several of you suggested, and they were able to process my EBT cash withdrawal. Had to do it in two transactions because of the limit, but at least I got what I needed for rent. They confirmed there's an issue with bank ATMs today. Thanks everyone for your help! I'm definitely setting up direct deposit to my bank account for next month to avoid this hassle.