### Question
How is the term electronic benefit transfer card defined?


### Answer
The term **electronic benefit transfer card** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2016* as the following:

> a card that provides benefits under this chapter through an electronic benefit transfer service (as defined in subsection (h)(11)(A) of this section)

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2016*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 51-SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM**

