I recently purchased item at a store with my ebt card (cash) $5.00. I went in to the store to return it, with my receipt and unopened and th...

Question

I recently purchased item at a store with my ebt card (cash) $5.00. I went in to the store to return it, with my receipt and unopened and they were going to give me the refund on a gift card. I told them that I had my card (original method of payment) and they said they could reverse a cash transaction only foodstamps. It was 5 days after i bought it. I live in california. Thank you.

Answer

A gift card is a cash equivalent.