South Carolina prison money & phone fees, compared
What it costs to send money and take calls from SCDC (South Carolina), using only fees SCDC (South Carolina) publishes, each with its source and date. Where a fee isn't published, we say so; we never guess. Call rate: 5.5¢/min.
Sending money
Options SCDC (South Carolina) names: ConnectNetwork (approved provider) (opens in new tab)
Official fees and rates
- SCDC's posted fees: online $4 to $10 and phone $5 to $11 depending on amount (up to $300); walk-in $4.95.
Other official notes
- ViaPath (formerly GTL), through ConnectNetwork, is SCDC's only approved money-transfer provider. Deposit online, with the app, by phone at (888) 428-1845, or with cash at retail stores.
- Since November 3, 2025, only people on the person's approved visitor list can send money. Money orders must show the sender's name exactly as on the visitor list plus their Visitor ID number.
- Mail money orders, payable to TouchPay Holdings, LLC, with the SCDC deposit slip to: TouchPay Holdings SCDOC, PO Box 649535, Dallas, TX 75264-9535. SCDC lists no deposit fee for money orders.
Source: official SCDC (South Carolina) page (opens in new tab) · checked
Phone calls, video and messages
Options SCDC (South Carolina) names: ConnectNetwork (approved provider) (opens in new tab), GettingOut (approved messaging provider) (opens in new tab)
Official fees and rates
- SCDC's phone provider is ViaPath (GTL). Calls anywhere in the US are 5.5 cents a minute. Calls to cell phones need a prepaid AdvancePay account at ConnectNetwork.com.
Other official notes
- Each person can call up to 20 numbers. Since October 27, 2025, medium and close custody men can call only from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Electronic messages are sent through GettingOut (gettingout.com). Messaging is not available to people in restrictive housing. Video visits are set up through scdoc.gtlvisitme.com.
Source: official SCDC (South Carolina) page (opens in new tab) · checked
Ways to keep costs down
- If SCDC (South Carolina) lists a free option (often a mailed money order), it says so above.
- Fees often step up with the amount; a vendor's checkout screen shows the exact fee before you pay.
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