Maryland · SNAP / EBT
Maryland SNAP deposit date, by last name.
Type the first three letters of your last name. See the day of the month your SNAP benefits are available, and the next date.
Maryland SNAP benefits are available on your Independence Card on a day from the 4th to the 23rd, set by the first three letters of your last name. Last names starting AAA to BAO load on the 4th; WET to ZZZ load on the 23rd.
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Maryland SNAP deposit schedule
| Issuance date | First three letters of last name |
|---|---|
| 4th | AAA to BAO |
| 5th | BAP to BQZ |
| 6th | BRA to CAQ |
| 7th | CAR to COQ |
| 8th | COR to DIZ |
| 9th | DJA to FIS |
| 10th | FIT to GON |
| 11th | GOO to HAX |
| 12th | HAY to JAB |
| 13th | JAC to KIM |
| 14th | KIN to LOX |
| 15th | LOY to MCO |
| 16th | MCP to NEF |
| 17th | NEG to PGZ |
| 18th | PHA to RIC |
| 19th | RID to SDZ |
| 20th | SEA to STC |
| 21st | STD to TRA |
| 22nd | TRB to WES |
| 23rd | WET to ZZZ |
Table transcribed from Maryland DHS, "Benefits Schedule", read November 1, 2026.
How to read it
Look at the first three letters of the last name on the SNAP case, for example DAL for Daley. Find the row where those three letters fall alphabetically between the two ends. Names shorter than three letters are not covered by the state table, so check with DHS.
What the state page says
- Maryland DHS says the day your benefits are available on your Independence Card is based on the first three letters of your last name.
- The schedule on the page is headed "New SNAP EBT Issuance Schedule January 2016 and beyond".
- The table starts at the 4th and ends at the 23rd.
Letters, not numbers
Maryland is one of the few states that sort by last name instead of by a case or Social Security number. The three-letter ranges are alphabetical, so a name like MCDONALD (MCD) sorts before MCO and falls in the LOY to MCO range: the 15th. Hyphens and spaces in a name are ignored by this tool; if your card or case record spells the name differently from your everyday spelling, use the spelling on the case.
What this page does not cover
Maryland DHS does not say on this page what happens when the date falls on a weekend or holiday, or when the first benefit after approval arrives. Use your approval notice or the DHS line for those. Benefit amounts are separate: see the SNAP benefit calculator and the maximum allotment chart. To check a balance, use the official site or phone number on your card; the EBT balance by state page lists them. This page never asks for a card number or PIN.
Maryland DHS lists its main line as 1-800-332-6347.
Frequently asked questions
When do Maryland SNAP benefits come in?
On a day from the 4th to the 23rd of each month, depending on the first three letters of your last name. AAA to BAO is the 4th and WET to ZZZ is the 23rd.
What day do I get SNAP in Maryland if my last name starts with S?
It depends on the first three letters: SAA to SDZ is the 19th, SEA to STC is the 20th and STD to SZZ is the 21st.
What is the Maryland Independence Card?
It is the EBT card where Maryland loads SNAP benefits. DHS says the day your benefits are available on it follows your last name.
Does the Maryland schedule change every month?
The DHS page publishes one fixed table headed January 2016 and beyond, so the day for a given name does not move from month to month.
Where does this come from?
The Maryland Department of Human Services "Benefits Schedule" page, read on November 1, 2026.
Source and date
Primary source: Maryland DHS, "Benefits Schedule" from the Maryland Department of Human Services. Read November 1, 2026. Schedules are set by the state and can change; confirm against your notice or the agency page before relying on a date.