### Question
Can you define what settling means?


### Answer
**Settling** is defined as the following in *7 U.S.C. § 2016*:

> movement, and reporting such movement, of funds from an electronic benefit transfer card issuer that is located in 1 State to a retail food store, or wholesale food concern, that is located in another State, to accomplish an interstate transaction

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

