Can't withdraw Cash Aid from West America Bank ATM in Hanford despite it being on approved list?

Hi there! So there are definitely ATMs where you can withdraw your Cash Aid without fees, but sometimes specific ATMs at approved banks still have issues. West America should work, but I've had problems with certain machines too. Try these options in Hanford: 1. Checkout lines at FoodsCo, Walmart, or Walgreens (ask for cash back with a small purchase) 2. The Bank of America on Lacey Blvd 3. Golden 1 Credit Union ATMs All of these should be surcharge-free for EBT Cash withdrawals. The BofA on Lacey has always worked for me when others didn't. Hope this helps!

the same exact thing happened to me!!! i was at a bank on the "approved list" and it still charged me 3 DOLLARS to take out my cash. i think they change which ones are free all the time without telling anyone. so sneaky

From my experience working with CalWORKs recipients, this is a common issue. The list of surcharge-free ATMs can sometimes be outdated. Your best options in Hanford: - Use BenefitsCal website or app to find the CURRENT list of free ATMs - Call your EBT customer service again and specifically ask which locations in Hanford are confirmed working - As mentioned, cashback at point of sale (Walmart, FoodsCo) is often the most reliable way You should be able to withdraw your full Cash Aid amount for free at least 4 times per month. If you're being charged fees incorrectly, document everything and report it to your caseworker.

i been on calworks for 3 years and i ONLY use the atm at the foods co on 12th avenue. never had a problem there. dont even bother with banks they always find a way to charge u something

This is SO frustrating! I've had the same issue and spent HOURS trying to reach someone at the county office about it. I was getting disconnected constantly when calling the regular CalWORKs line. Finally I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to a real person in like 5 minutes. They have this system that waits on hold for you and calls when a worker picks up. There's a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE When I finally got through, the worker told me some ATMs have technical issues with EBT cards even if they're on the approved list. She recommended I use the BofA on Lacey or get cash back at grocery stores. Saved me so much stress!

Just to clarify some misinformation here - there are 2 separate things to consider with Cash Aid withdrawals: 1. Surcharge-free ATMs (no ATM fee) 2. No cash access fee from the EBT system itself You get 4 free cash withdrawals per month before EBT charges a $0.85 fee per withdrawal. This is separate from any ATM surcharge. Even if the ATM itself is "approved" and doesn't add a surcharge, you might still be hit with the EBT fee if you've already done 4 withdrawals that month. Check your EBT transaction history online or call the number on your card to see how many free withdrawals you have left this month.

did u try the atm inside the bank or the one outside?? sometimes the outside ones dont work with ebt but the ones inside do. also they have limits like u cant take out more then like $500 at once

Quick update: I just checked the official California EBT website, and there's a system-wide notification about some ATMs experiencing technical issues this week. They're working on fixing it. In the meantime, definitely try the cash back option at stores. You can usually get up to $200 cash back at most places with a small purchase.