Bridge Cards

In the state of Michigan, The Bridge Card, or the Electronic Benefits Transfer card is a debit card that delivers government benefits by combining electric technologies. The Michigan Bridge Card is issued by the Department of Human Services to purchase food products and access cash benefits. The bridge card has taken the place of paper food stamps and paper checks. The federal government has mandated that all states use use EBT for food assistance benefits. Not everyone can get a Bridge Card, there is an application process. About 4,400 retailers and over 4,000 ATM's are available for Bridge Cards in the state of Michigan.