Three Ways to Send Money to Someone at Anamosa: Mail Money Orders, Access Corrections, JPay, and Western Union
Trying to put money on someone's commissary account at Anamosa? Here's the key thing: Iowa DOC handles all deposits through a centralized system. That determines where you mail payments and which electronic services actually work.
Iowa DOC centralizes all offender banking. Every incoming deposit - regardless of which facility houses your loved one - goes through Fort Dodge Correctional Facility (FDCF). The upside? When someone transfers between institutions, their money follows them automatically instead of getting stuck in transit.
Mailing a deposit? Send it to the centralized fiduciary account - not directly to Anamosa: IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account, 1550 L Street, Suite B, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.
- ✓ Send a cashier’s check or money order (mailed deposits must be one of these forms)
- ✓ Make it payable to: IDOC offender Fiduciary Account
- ✓ Include the offender’s name
- ✓ Include the offender number
- ✓ Include the sender’s name
- ✓ Include the sender’s complete address
Note: Drop-offs at institutions are no longer accepted for money orders or cashier's checks. Mail is the only option, and it has to go to Fort Dodge.
If you’d rather send money electronically, Iowa DOC allows deposits to commissary accounts through three services: Access Corrections, JPay, and Western Union.
Access Corrections is the go-to when speed matters. Deposits transfer in real time and typically hit your loved one's account within 24 hours - helpful if they need commissary funds fast.
Tip: Access Corrections is popular because deposits are typically real-time and available within 24 hours.
JPay is another electronic option. Fees depend on how much you send - online deposits run between $3.95 and $10.95.
Prefer to handle it by phone? JPay accepts credit and debit cards at 1-800-574-5729.
Western Union's Send2Corrections works well if you want options. Deposit online, through the app, or in person at an agent location. Find one using Western Union's agent locator or by calling 1-800-325-6000.
Reminder: Western Union offers both online/app deposits and in-person agent locations for commissary funds.
Tips Pick Pitfalls
- ✓ If you need the money to show up fast, Access Corrections is typically transferred in real-time and available within 24 hours
- ✓ If you’re comparing costs, JPay’s online fees range from $3.95 to $10.95 depending on the deposit amount
- ✓ If you want an in-person option, Western Union offers agent locations (and also supports online/app deposits)
Avoid delays: Use the Fort Dodge fiduciary address for mailed deposits. Include the offender's full name and number, plus your return address - missing details can get your deposit sent back.
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