Does McDonald’s Accept EBT? What You Need To Know

While EBT is generally used at grocery stores for food purchases, there’s often confusion about whether fast-food chains like McDonald’s accept EBT cards. The acceptance of EBT at fast-food restaurants, including McDonald’s, depends on state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.

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Typically, McDonald’s does not accept EBT cards. However, there are exceptions in states participating in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP). This federal program allows SNAP beneficiaries, such as the elderly, disabled, or homeless, to buy prepared meals at approved restaurants. The RMP is limited to select states, so using EBT at McDonald’s depends on both the location and the individual’s eligibility for the program.

EBT Acceptance at McDonald’s

McDonald’s acceptance of EBT is limited and varies based on state participation in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP).

Traditionally, restaurants like McDonald’s do not accept EBT payments due to federal guidelines stipulating that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are intended for the purchase of groceries and unprepared food items. As a result, EBT cards are typically not accepted for use at fast food restaurants across most of the United States.

States With Restaurant Meals Program

However, certain states participate in the Restaurant Meals Program, which is a state option that allows SNAP beneficiaries who may not be able to prepare food at home, such as the elderly, disabled, or homeless, to purchase food at approved restaurants. The following states have active RMPs where select McDonald’s locations may accept EBT:

  • California
  • Arizona
  • Michigan

It is important for recipients to verify with their local McDonald’s outlets, as not all locations within these states are obliged to accept EBT cards, and participation can vary by restaurant.

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McDonald’s in Arizona That Accepts EBT

CityRestaurant NameAddressZip CodePhone Number
AvondaleMcdonald’S 278229930 W. Mcdowell Road85392623-478-3925
BelmontMcdonald’S #3278712500 I-40 West86015928-774-1867
Bullhead CityMcdonald’S #243472250 Hwy 9586442928-704-4960
Bullhead CityMcdonald’S #31782600 Hwy 9586442928-754-1699
Casa GrandeMcdonald’S #292471741 E. Florence Blvd.85122520-836-4353
Casa GrandeMcdonald’S #317832824 N. Pinal Avenue85122520-374-2561
ChandlerMcdonald’S 11552990 N. Arizona Avenue85224480-963-0155
ChandlerMcdonald’S 251542540 W. Chandler Blvd.85224480-917-0106
ChandlerMcdonald’S 265431090 E. Pecos Road85225480-821-5136
ChandlerMcdonald’S 136435900 W. Chandler85226480-961-3050
ChandlerMcdonald’S 327536990 W. Sundust Road85226520-796-2230
ChandlerMcdonald’S 113401900 W. Warner Road85224520-796-2230
EloyMcdonald’S #187883160 N. Toltec Road85131520-446-7135
Fort MohaveMcdonald’S #162254754 S. Hwy 9586426928-704-1717
Gila BendMcdonald’S #11680800 W. Pima Street85337623-683-2366
GilbertMcdonald’S 2426647 N. Mcqueen Road85233480-497-4558
GilbertMcdonald’S 15517825 W. Warner Road85233480-926-5449
GlobeMcdonald’S #40761608 E. Ash Street85501928-425-6040
HolbrookMcdonald’S #56001617 Navajo Blvd.86025928-524-3938
KayentaMcdonald’S #23545Hwy 160 & Hwy 18086033928-697-8169
KingmanMcdonald’S #29673264 Andy Devine Avenue86401928-757-2626
KingmanMcdonald’S #332343431 Stockton Hill Avenue86409928-757-5600
KingmanMcdonald’S #45602611 Kingman Avenue86401520-836-1436
Lake Havasu CityMcdonald’S #326856501 Showplace Avenue86403928-764-1601
Lake Havasu CityMcdonald’S #5526100 Swanson Avenue86403928-855-1039
MaricopaMcdonald’S20700 N. John Wayne Pkwy.85139520-568-2854
MaricopaMcdonald’S 3451141710 W. Maricopa Casa Grande Hwy.85138520-568-6714
MesaMcdonald’S 31780909 N. Dobson Road85201480-668-5747
MesaMcdonald’S31036857 N. Dobson Road85201
PageMcdonald’S #318191004 W. Haul Road86040928-645-2271
ParkerMcdonald’S #12179990 Riverside Dr85344928-669-8872
PaysonMcdonald’S #5783101 S. Beeline Hwy85541928-474-3698
PhoenixMcdonald’S 110184019 E. Chandler85048480-759-4085
PhoenixMcdonald’S 109214430 E. Thomas Road85018602-840-6281
PhoenixMcdonald’S 293782020 N. 75Th Avenue85035623-846-1464
PhoenixMcdonald’S 77841850 S. 7Th Street85034602-252-4532
PinetopMcdonald’S #66756 E. White Mountain Road85935928-367-6126
QuartzsiteMcdonald’S #104591241 W. Main Street85346928-927-6262
SaffordMcdonald’S #44401830 W. Thatcher Blvd.85546928-428-1619
TempeMcdonald’S21151475 W. Guadalupe85283
TempeMcdonald’S116641205 S. Rural Avenue85280
TempeMcdonald’S 10384116641740 E. Elliot85282
TempeMcdonald’S 18544116649955 S. Priest Drive85284
TempeMcdonald’S 22111116641785 E. University Drive85281
TempeMcdonald’S 4909116643255 S. 48Th Street85282
Tuba CityMcdonald’S #1064011664195 S. Main Street86045
TucsonMcdonald’S 10351711 E. Speedway Blvd.85719520-325-6361
TucsonMcdonald’S 2057515885 N. Oracle Road85739520-818-1311
TucsonMcdonald’S 233663856 E. Speedway Bvd85716520-327-3355
Tucson Simon Xpress Llc Hungry Howie’S 2485 Swan Road 85712 623-526-2561Mcdonald’S 233663856 E. Speedway Bvd85716520-327-3355
WickenburgMcdonald’S #6217370 E. Wickenburg Way85390928-684-2972
Window RockMcdonald’S #17571Hwy 26486515928-871-5565
WinslowMcdonald’S #82591616 N. Park Dr86047928-289-5710

McDonald’s in California That Accepts EBT

CityRestaurantAddressZip code
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #522716208 Lakewood Blvd Bellflower90706
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #247766750 De Soto Ave Canoga Park91303
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #336159185 N Desoto Ave Chatsworth91311
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #142878029 Atlantic Ave Cudahy90201
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #248088855 Rosecrans Ave Downey90242
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #278087740 Firestone Blvd Downey90241
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #302459475 Firestone Blvd Downey90241
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #76572584 Slauson Ave Huntington Park90255
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #114891860 E Avenue J Lancaster93535
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #129373015 W Avenue L Lancaster93536
Los AngelesMcDonald’s 105035860 CHERRY AVENUE LONG BEACH90805
Los AngelesMCDONALD’S # 6999695 WESTERN AVENUE LOS ANGELES90005
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #283648656 Sepulveda Blvd North Hills91343
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #1297012616 Sherman Way North Hollywood91605
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #13894830 W Rancho Vista Blvd Palmdale93551
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #117739107 Van Nuys Blvd Panorama City91402
Los AngelesMCDONALD’S #11203880 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY TORRANCE90505
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #2382213700 Sherman Way Van Nuys91405
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #277537161 Sepulveda Blvd Van Nuys91405
Los AngelesMcDonald’s #6057045 Van Nuys Blvd Van Nuys91405
NevadaMcDonald’s #529511954 Nevada City Hwy Grass Valley95945
OrangeMcDonald’s #9383210 W Lincoln Ave Anaheim92801
OrangeMcDonald’s #460606 N Tustin St Orange92867
OrangeMcDonald’s #2467111097 Beach Blvd Stanton90680
PlacerMcDonald’s #205618660 Sierra College
Blvd Roseville		95661
PlacerMcDonald’s #2280120 Harding Blvd Roseville95678
RiversideMcDonald’s #38435290 W Stetson Ave East Hemet92543
RiversideMcDonald’s #30222091 W Florida Ave Ste 140 Hemet92545
RiversideMcDonald’s #136452321 W Florida Ave Hemet92545
RiversideMcDonald’s #3550023831 Sunnymead Blvd Moreno Valley92553
RiversideMcDonald’s #3123626200 Iris Ave Moreno Valley92581
RiversideMcDonald’s #1154924440 Alessandro Blvd Moreno Valley92553
RiversideMcDonald’s #588312371 Perris Blvd Moreno Valley92553
RiversideMcDonald’s 3554Highway 111 Palm Desert92260
RiversideMcDonald’s Restaurant #122522891 Canyon Springs Pkwy Riverside92507
RiversideMcDonald’s #9625425 Arlington Ave Riverside92504
RiversideMcDonald’s #78042905 Van Buren Blvd Riverside92503
RiversideMcDonald’s #256877474 Indiana Ave Riverside92504
SacramentoMcDonald’s #369855100 Fair Oaks Blvd Carmichael95608
SacramentoMcDonald’s #103587850 Lichen Dr Citrus Heights95621
SacramentoMcDonald’s #256023412 Arden Way Sacramento95825
SacramentoMcDonald’s #6885008 Auburn Blvd Sacramento95841
San BernardinoMcDonald’s41412 Big Bear Blvd Big Bear Lake92315
San BernardinoMcDonald’s #3848225 W Valley Blvd Colton92324
San BernardinoMcDonald’s1201 S Mount Vernon Ave Colton92324
San BernardinoMcDonald’s #2405027774 Baseline St Highland92346
San DiegoMcDonald’s Restaurants 190968045 Fletcher Pkwy La Mesa91942
San DiegoMcDonald’s #35567164 Broadway Lemon Grove91945
San DiegoMcDonald’s #8491630 Highland Ave National Citiy91950
San DiegoMcDonald’s 175983400 Highland Ave National City91950
San DiegoMcDonald’s Restaurant #67732140 E Plaza Blvd National City91950
San DiegoMcDonald’s 1215137 Canyon Dr Oceanside92054
San DiegoMcDonald’s 179253517 Cannon Rd Oceanside92056
San DiegoMcDonald’s 54588929 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego92123
San DiegoMcDonald’s #134089871 Aero Dr San Diego92123
San DiegoMcDonald’s 54161208 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd. San Diego92129
San DiegoMcDonald’s #257364449 Camino de la Plz San Ysidro92173
San DiegoMcDonald’s NSN 6647727 E San Ysidro Blvd San Ysidro92173
San DiegoMcDonald’s 1959827 S Santa Fe Ave Vista92083

McDonald’s in Michigan That Accepts EBT

CityRestaurant NameAddressZip CodePhone Number
JacksonMcDonald’s407 West Prospect St, Jackson49203517-782-9829
JacksonMcDonald’s1105 N West Avenue, Jackson49202517-782-9841
JacksonMcDonald’s3310 E Michigan, Jackson49202517-782-9277
JacksonMcDonald’s6011 Ann Arbor Rd, Jackson49201517-764-4911
JacksonMcDonald’s 116841909 W Michigan Ave, Jackson49202517-782-3311
KalamazooMcDonald’s 66404310 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo49008269-372-3028

Alternative Payment Methods at McDonald’s

When it comes to purchasing food at McDonald’s, customers have various payment methods at their disposal, aside from traditional cash transactions. McDonald’s embraces technology and customer convenience, offering multiple digital payment options to suit diverse needs.

Digital Wallets and Mobile Payment:

  • Apple Pay: An iOS user can pay using their iPhone or Apple Watch.
  • Google Pay: Android users can opt for this method through the McDonald’s app or at the restaurant.
  • Samsung Pay: Available for Samsung device users to tap and pay in-store.

Credit and Debit Cards:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Discover
  • American Express

These cards can be linked to the compatible digital wallets for a seamless payment experience.

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McDonald’s Mobile App:

  • Mobile Order & Pay: McDonald’s mobile app allows customers to order ahead and pay using various methods including PayPal, Venmo, and the aforementioned credit/debit cards.

It’s important to note that while these options provide several ways to pay, McDonald’s currently does not accept checks, and the ability to use an Arch Card® for mobile orders is not available.

Frequently Asked Questions

This section addresses common inquiries regarding the use of EBT at McDonald’s, specifically focusing on the drive-thru service and options for splitting payment methods.

Using EBT for Drive-Thru Service

Can customers use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards at McDonald’s drive-thru locations? The answer is that it depends on the location and the specific program the EBT card is part of. Typically, EBT is accepted in states that participate in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP), which allows SNAP beneficiaries to purchase food at approved restaurants, including some McDonald’s drive-thru services.

Splitting Payment Methods

If a customer wishes to purchase items at McDonald’s that are not eligible for EBT payment, can they split the payment between their EBT card and another form of payment? McDonald’s does allow for payment to be split between an EBT card and another payment method, such as cash or credit/debit card. However, it’s important for customers to inform the cashier before the transaction begins to ensure a smooth payment process.

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