### Question
How does the law define electronic benefit transfer?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1786*, **electronic benefit transfer** is defined as:

> a food delivery system that provides benefits using a card or other access device approved by the Secretary that permits electronic access to program benefits

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1786*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13A-CHILD NUTRITION**

