SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is replacing all magnetic stripe EBT cards with new chip-and-tap cards to improve security for benefit holders.
The transition comes as existing magnetic stripe cards set to expire between now and October 25, 2025.
All cardholders in Sacramento County should have received their new EBT cards in the mail. The updated cards feature enhanced chip technology designed to better protect users’ benefits…