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How to Send Money to Someone at Allendale: Deposit Methods, Limits, and Timing

Getting money onto someone's trust (commissary) account at Allendale comes down to two main options: an automated ConnectNetwork deposit or a mailed money order. Here's what each costs and how long it takes.

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How to Send Money to Someone at Allendale: Deposit Methods, Limits, and Timing

The fastest route is ConnectNetwork. You can deposit through their website, mobile app, toll-free phone line, or a kiosk. Whichever method you choose, funds transmit to the facility within one business day - making this the go-to option when timing matters.

Heads up on fees: Trust fund deposit fees vary by facility. Check the fee breakdown for Allendale in your ConnectNetwork account before paying. And know that these deposits are final - ConnectNetwork doesn't issue refunds.

How to Send Money to Someone at Allendale: Deposit Methods, Limits, and Timing

Mailing Money Order

  • ✓ Make the money order payable to “GTL Financial Services.”
  • ✓ Keep each money order at $300 maximum.
  • ✓ Use a money order issued in U.S. dollars.

Prefer to mail it? Send your completed deposit form and money order to: GTL Financial Services, 10005 Technology Blvd West, Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75220. GTL typically processes mailed deposits the next business day after they arrive, so factor in mail delivery time.

Before you hit submit on any deposit - online, app, phone, or kiosk - check the fees for Allendale in your ConnectNetwork account. Fees vary by facility. Double-check the recipient and facility details too. Trust fund deposits are final and non-refundable.

  1. Choose your deposit method - Use ConnectNetwork (website, mobile app, toll-free phone, or kiosk) for an automated deposit, or mail a money order.
  2. If mailing, write the money order correctly - Make it payable to GTL Financial Services.
  3. Plan around timing - Automated ConnectNetwork deposits are transmitted to the facility within one business day; mailed deposits are generally processed the next business day after GTL receives them.

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