18 Miss. Code. R. 14-31.3 - PINs

A. MDHS must allow SNAP households to select their PIN.

B. A PIN should be at least four digits in length.

C. PINs should only be known by the appropriate individual(s) and kept secure.

D. Authorized retailers must accept EBT cards from all states as long as the user has a valid PIN.

E. Software controls should be in place to limit the number of unsuccessful PIN attempts prior to a card being deactivated.

F. Replacement cards keep the same PIN unless the person believes their PIN is no longer private.

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 14-31.3

7 CFR §274.2(f); 7 CFR §274.6(b); 7 CFR § 274.8

Adopted 3/15/2022 Amended 10/20/2023 Amended 12/9/2024 Amended 2/17/2025