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Maryland finally brings chip technology to EBT cards
By Kieran O'Connor•July 31, 2026
The brief
A long‑delayed upgrade is finally reaching one of the US’ most widely used public‑benefit payment systems. Maryland has started issuing new Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards equipped with EMV chips and contactless capability, replacing magnetic stripe cards that left benefit recipients exposed to fraud. EBT card…
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