Using Vending Machines During Visits: Why PayKeys No Longer Work at Camille Graham

The vending machines at Camille Graham Corrections Center are operated by the South Carolina Commission for the Blind. Here's what matters for visitors: the machines accept debit or credit cards only. PayKeys are no longer accepted at this institution. Show up expecting to use PayKeys, and you'll be stuck with no way to pay.

The machines accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. If your card isn't one of those, bring a backup so you're not scrambling once you're inside the visiting area.

• ✓ Don’t bring a prepaid debit card - prepaid debit cards are not accepted and may not be brought into the institution.
• ✓ Plan for one card total - only one debit/credit card may be brought in per visiting group (or employee).
• ✓ Make sure the name matches - the debit/credit card must have the name printed on the card and match your ID.

The vending machines at Camille Graham use two types of card readers: Nayax and ePort. They don't work exactly the same, so knowing which one you're dealing with helps if a payment doesn't go through.

1. If the machine has a Nayax reader, use swipe, tap, or insert - Nayax card readers let you pay by swiping, tapping, or inserting your card.
2. If the machine has an ePort reader, use swipe or tap - ePort readers are swipe-and-tap only and don’t have a slot to insert your card.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Bring a debit or credit card - the vending machines are card-only and PayKeys are no longer accepted.
• ✓ Leave prepaid debit cards at home - they aren’t accepted and may not be brought into the institution.
• ✓ Coordinate with your group - only one debit/credit card may be brought in per visiting group.
• ✓ Check the front of your card - the name must be printed on the card and match your ID.