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Donate plasma in Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA

Get Paid to Donate
Plasma in Richmond

Need money today? Donate plasma at CSL Plasma in Richmond 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 Richmond, VA

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 Richmond? Get Paid for a Flexible Side Hustle

Downtown Richmond, Virginia skyline

Downtown Richmond, VA

The Richmond metro has two CSL Plasma centers. The Lakeside Avenue center in Henrico serves the north side, while the Hopkins Road center covers the south side near Chesterfield. Together they serve donors from across central Virginia, including Mechanicsville, Short Pump, Midlothian, and Petersburg.

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.

Both Richmond-area centers have free parking and friendly staff.

Getting There

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Public Transit
GRTC buses serve the Richmond metro. Check ridegrtc.com for routes near both centers.
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Multiple Locations
The Richmond metro has 2 CSL Plasma centers — Lakeside Ave (Henrico/north side) and Hopkins Rd (south side).
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Parking
All Richmond 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
Both locations are accessible from I-95, I-64, and I-295 across the Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond Today

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CSL Plasma Center Information

Richmond has 2 CSL Plasma locations — pick the one closest to you:

Richmond, VA — Henrico

5500 Lakeside Avenue
Henrico, VA 23228

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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