The Palmetto Payback Program may be holding unclaimed property which belongs to you. Millions of dollars are transferred to the Program annually by companies who cannot locate the owners. Examples of the type of property covered by the Program include bank accounts, stock certificates, checks, insurance policies and utility deposits. The Palmetto Payback Program does not include tangible property like land or vehicles.

The property transferred to the Program for safekeeping is held indefinitely for the benefit of the rightful owners.  If we are holding property for you, you always have the right to claim your property any time at no cost.  Until claimed, the funds are used for the good of all South Carolina citizens.

Thank you for your interest in the Palmetto Payback Program. Please refer to the options on this website for additional information or contact the Program staff at payback@sto.sc.gov .

                                                                     Sincerely,

                                                                 Curtis M. Loftis, Jr.
                                                                 State Treasurer 
 

Do you have unclaimed $$ outside of SC?  CLICK HERE to search the databases using Unclaimed.org, the official site of the National Unclaimed Property Administrators 

For Property Holders: Reporting Information

Link to Holders Page

Got Questions? We Have Answers. 

Owners' Frequently Asked Questions

Holders' Frequently Asked Questions

CONTACT INFORMATION:

PHONE: (803) 737-4771 
E-MAIL:  payback@sto.sc.gov
FAX: (803) 734-2668

MAILING ADDRESS:
   State Treasurer’s Office Unclaimed Property Program
   PO Box 11778
   Columbia, SC   29211

COURIER DELIVERY ADDRESS:
   State Treasurer’s Office Unclaimed Property Program
   Wade Hampton Building, Room 224
   1200 Senate Street
   Columbia, SC 29201