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Central Prison: commissary and sending money
Central Prison is a prison in Raleigh, North Carolina. Here is what families need to know to put money on a loved one's account for commissary, plus the facility's contact details.
How to put money on an account at Central Prison
Central Prison is part of the North Carolina state prison system. North Carolina Department of Adult Correction lists these deposit options for families:
- Online or by mobile app through ConnectNetwork (ViaPath)
- By phone with credit/debit card
- Cash at Western Union (payment code NCDAC TRUST)
- Money order by mail to TouchPay with a deposit slip (not accepted at prisons)
- Only approved visitors may deposit funds
Before any deposit, have your loved one's full name and ID number ready, and check the fee. Fees vary by company and by payment method.
Finding your loved one
Use the official North Carolina locator to confirm the facility and ID number.
What commissary covers
Commissary sells food, hygiene items, stamps and writing supplies, and sometimes clothing or electronics. Each facility sets its own list and prices. Read more in our commissary list guide.
Nearby facilities
- John H Baker Jr. Public Safety Center · Raleigh
- North Carolina Correctional Institution For Women · Raleigh
- North Carolina Correctional Institution For Women - Minimum · Raleigh
- Wake Correctional Center · Raleigh
- Wake County Detention Annex · Raleigh
- Wake County Detention Center · Raleigh
Facility details come from public government data (source: HIFLD_PRISON_BOUNDARIES, updated 2024-02-29). CommissaryForPrisoners.com is not affiliated with this facility or any corrections agency. Something out of date? Tell us.