Overview
This document outlines the requirements and processing for accepting EBT payments in your laundromat. If you are interested in accepting EBT, please read through this entire document. If you have any questions, or would like to get the process started, you can contact CCI support at (630) 930-5115 extension 2.
General Information
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is an electronic system that allows a participant to make purchases using general welfare benefits. For a customer to use EBT for laundromat purchases, their card must be tied to a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), cash benefits program. Click here to learn more about accepting EBT cards in Laundromats.
If an EBT card is not tied to a cash benefits program, the card will be declined.
In order for your laundromat to begin accepting EBT, you must meet the hardware and software requirements of your card system. See information below for me details, and contact CCI if you would like to proceed!
Adding the EBT service to your FasCard/FLEX will increase your CCI hosting fees by $10 per month per location.
EBT Acceptance Checklist
Your TouchKiosks must be using the EMV Bezels
You must currently be on (or moved to) WorldNet credit card gateway.
You must currently be on (or moved to) ISVPay merchant processor.
Processor Requirements
In order to accept EBT in your FasCard/FLEX system, you need to be on the gateway processor WorldNet, and you need to be on the payment processor ISVPay. If you are on WorldNet but not currently using ISVPay for your merchant processing, you will need to migrate in order to accept EBT payments. Our support team will assist with the migration to Worldnet and ISVPay.
Processor Pricing
If you are already processing on the Worldnet gateway then no change is required, if a change is required Worldnet replaces your current gateway (Authorize.net, Bridgepay, or Pineapple)
Pricing for the Worldnet payment gateway is included below:
Monthly fee: $15
Fee per transaction: $.07
One Time Setup Fee: $99 (Separate from CCI's setup fee)
EBT Enablement: $25 per month, unlimited transactions (Collected through ISVPay)
Once the EBT interest form is filled out a representative from ISVPay will be in contact to answer any questions related to all merchant processing costs.
Hardware Requirements
In order to accept EBT cards at the TouchKiosk in your FasCard system, you must be the EMV Bezel for accepting credit/debit cards.
Hardware Pricing & Ordering
Upgrading your TouchKiosks with an EMV Bezel starts by filling out this form: https://www.laundrycard.com/forms/emv-touchkiosk-sign-up
| Part ID | Description | List Price | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-1009 | EMV Bezel For Touch Kiosk
| $733.95 |
|