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


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

> a contract that provides for the issuance, use, or redemption of coupons in the form of electronic benefit transfer cards

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2016*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 51-FOOD STAMP PROGRAM**

