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Donate plasma in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, MN

Get Paid to Donate
Plasma in Minneapolis

Need money today? Donate plasma at CSL Plasma in Minneapolis and get paid the same day. Earn up to $800 your first month.

3 Simple Steps

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Copy Your Referral Code
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Download CSL Plasma App & Paste Code
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Bring to Your First Visit
ID (License, State ID, or Passport)
Social Security Card or W2
Proof of Address (last 30 days)

Quick Tips for Donating Plasma in Minneapolis, MN

Your first visit takes 2–3 hours. Return visits are faster, usually 1–2 hours.
💳 You get paid the same day on a prepaid debit card. Withdraw cash at any ATM — no waiting for a check.

Why Donate Plasma in Minneapolis? Get Paid for a Flexible Side Hustle

Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota skyline

Downtown Minneapolis, MN

The Twin Cities metro has four CSL Plasma centers spread across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the suburbs. There's the East Lake Street location in south Minneapolis, the University Avenue center in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood, the Winnetka Avenue center in New Hope, and the Penn Avenue South center in Bloomington near the Mall of America. Whether you're in Uptown, Northeast, or the western suburbs, there's a center nearby.

Here's the thing about donating plasma that surprises most people: it actually saves lives. Your plasma gets turned into treatments for people dealing with serious medical conditions. So yeah, you're getting paid, but you're also genuinely helping someone.

Minnesota winters are no joke dress warm and All four Twin Cities centers have free parking and friendly staff. Grab a Juicy Lucy or some walleye before your appointment. The light rail and Metro Transit buses make several of these centers accessible without a car.

Getting There

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Public Transit
Metro Transit buses and the Blue/Green light rail lines serve the Twin Cities area. The Lake Street and University Avenue centers are on major transit corridors. Check metrotransit.org for routes.
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Multiple Locations
The Twin Cities metro has 4 CSL Plasma centers — E Lake St (Minneapolis), University Ave W (St. Paul), Winnetka Ave N (New Hope), and Penn Ave S (Bloomington).
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Parking
All Minneapolis CSL Plasma locations offer free on-site parking. Drive up and park at no cost — no meters, no garages.
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Highway Access
All four locations are accessible via I-35, I-94, and I-494/694, covering the entire Twin Cities metro.

How Donating Plasma Helped Me

I started donating plasma at my local CSL Plasma center and it's been a great way to earn extra money on my own schedule. The staff walked me through everything my first visit and made the whole process easy.

You sit in a comfortable chair, a technician hooks you up to the machine, and you can watch something on your phone while you donate. The money goes straight onto a debit card you can use right away. It's honestly one of the easiest ways to earn extra income — and your plasma helps create life-saving treatments for people who need them.

If you're in Minneapolis and looking for a way to make some extra money, I'd recommend giving it a try at your nearest CSL Plasma center. You'll be in good hands.

Get Paid to Donate Plasma in Minneapolis Today

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CSL Plasma Center Information

Minneapolis has 4 CSL Plasma locations — pick the one closest to you:

Minneapolis, MN — E Lake St

304 E Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55408

Hours of Operation

SundayClosed
Monday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free Parking New Donors Welcome

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