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South Carolina commissary: how to send money and find a facility

Commissary is the store inside a jail or prison where your loved one buys food, hygiene items and stamps with money in their account. Here is how it works in South Carolina, with official links and 81 facilities in our directory.

Adding money in South Carolina state prisons

South Carolina Department of Corrections runs the state prison system. On its official pages, it lists these ways for families to add money to an account:

Online or by mobile app through ConnectNetwork (ViaPath)
By phone with credit/debit card
Cash at participating retail stores using a ConnectNetwork PaySlip
Money order by mail to TouchPay with a deposit slip
Only approved visitors may deposit (since Nov. 3, 2025)

Deposit companies named by the agency: ViaPath (ConnectNetwork), TouchPay Holdings.

Official page on sending money

Commissary rules

Inmate Package Program: $250 per order, food and snacks only (Q4 2026 cycle)

County and city jails in South Carolina

Each county jail chooses its own commissary and deposit company, so the options can differ from the state prisons. Look for the sheriff's office website, or call the jail before you send money. Our guide on sending money to someone in jail covers the common options.

Federal prisons in South Carolina

4 federal facilities are in South Carolina. Federal prisons follow Bureau of Prisons rules, not state rules. See our federal prison commissary guide.

Finding your loved one

Use the official South Carolina inmate locator for state prisons. For a county jail, check that county sheriff's inmate roster.

Questions families ask

How many prisons and jails are in South Carolina?

Our directory lists 81 adult facilities in South Carolina, including 26 prisons and 12 county or city jails. It is built from public government datasets, so check with the facility for the latest details.

How do I put money on someone's commissary in a South Carolina state prison?

South Carolina Department of Corrections lists these options: Online or by mobile app through ConnectNetwork (ViaPath); By phone with credit/debit card; Cash at participating retail stores using a ConnectNetwork PaySlip; Money order by mail to TouchPay with a deposit slip; Only approved visitors may deposit (since Nov. 3, 2025). You will need the person's ID number and facility. Fees and rules can change, so confirm on the official page first.

How do I find someone in a South Carolina prison?

Use the South Carolina Department of Corrections official inmate locator at https://www.doc.sc.gov/inmate-search-disclaimer. County jails keep their own rosters, usually on the sheriff's office website.

Do county jails in South Carolina use the same deposit system as state prisons?

Not always. Each county jail picks its own commissary and deposit vendor, so check the sheriff's office website or call the jail before you send money.

Sources

Official pages checked 2026-11-03. Rules change, so confirm with the facility before sending money.