Georgia EBT / Replacement EBT Card

How to get a Replacement EBT Card in Georgia

If you currently have a Georgia EBT Card (Peach Card) and need a replacement card, we can help. Below is information on how to get a replacement EBT card in Georgia through the Department of Families and Children Service (DFCS).

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Replacement Georgia EBT Card

If your Georgia EBT Card has been lost, stolen, or damaged and you are trying to want to know what you should do, we can help.

If your GA EBT card is lost or stolen, it is extremely important that you request a replacement card immediately. This is to protect your benefits is someone has your EBT Card and attempts to use it.

To protect your Georgia EBT Card benefits, it is important that you contact customer service and request a replacement card as soon as possible.

How do I get a replacement EBT Card in Georgia?

If your Georgia EBT Card is lost, stolen, or damaged call the EBT Card Customer Service phone number at 1-888-421-3281. Let them know that you would like to request a replacement EBT Card. Please call them immediately to make sure that no one is able to use your card while you wait for a replacement EBT card.

Call Georgia EBT Phone Number as soon as you can so that a customer service representative can help secure your account. This is especially important if you card has been stolen. The longer you wait to call them, the more you are likely to lose money in your account through fraudulent or unauthorized purchases.

Once you speak with a Georgia EBT Card customer service agent, they will freeze your EBT Card account so it can no longer be used. This means that you will not be able to use your benefits until your replacement EBT Card arrives.

Your replacement GA EBT Card will be mailed to your address on file via USPS.

How long does it take my replacement EBT Card to arrive?

You can expect to receive your replacement EBT Card to arrive in the mail within 5-7 business days.

I did not receive my replacement EBT Card in the mail – what do I do?

If your replacement EBT Card does not arrive within 10 business-days, please contact EBT Card customer service. Please let them know you did not receive your new EBT Card in the mail.

EBT Replacement Card Issues

One problem you may run into when requesting a replacement EBT is if you have moved and changed your address. If you no longer live at the address on your EBT Card account, you MUST update it before you request a replacement.

If you do not do this, then your replacement card will be mailed to your previous address. This will cause a major delay in receiving your replacement EBT Card. Please let the EBT Customer Service representative know when you talk with them on the phone.

If there are no delays and no address issues, then you should expect your replacement EBT Card in Georgia from the DFCS in about one week.

Summary

We hope this article helps you get your replacement EBT card in Georgia. If you encounter any issues, please let us know below. We are here to help.

Additionally, if you have any questions about your Georgia EBT Card or food stamps, let us know in the comments. We would love to hear from you.

Did you know that your EBT Card qualifies you for discounts and deals in Georgia? Find out how your EBT Card can help you save money in our article on the Georgia EBT Card Discounts.

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