Conduent Collaborates With Alabama Department of Human Resources To Roll Out Chip-Enabled EBT Cards

Conduent Incorporated (NASDAQ:CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today announced its collaboration with the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) to introduce chip-enabled EBT cards designed to help prevent fraud. The new cards, now mailed to EBT cardholders across the state, are expected to significantly enhance account security for beneficiaries, including those in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

Across the country, states have reported a sharp rise in fraud attempts targeting EBT cards, which traditionally rely on magnetic stripes and are vulnerable to skimming – where criminals install devices on point-of-sale terminals to steal card information. With chip technology, Alabama cardholders can now insert their cards into the terminals rather than swiping them, adding a critical layer of protection.