How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at Anson Correctional Facility is limited to approved visitors, so verify your visitor approval before trying to deposit. The facility lists third-party vendor options for card deposits by phone (including AdvancePay, Trust, and PIN Debit) and provides a ViaPath/TouchPay assistance line for deposit help. For Western Union cash deposits, the payment code for trust accounts is "NCDAC TRUST." One thing to double-check: Anson materials describe mailing a money order as a cost-free option, but NCDAC guidance also says prison facilities do not accept or process money orders. Confirm with the vendor or the ViaPath help line before mailing anything. If mailed money orders are accepted, funds reportedly post within ten business days (TouchPay aims sooner). ViaPath notes that Friends & Family accounts can go inactive after 180 days, and refunds require calling customer service.
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Before sending money to someone at Anson Correctional Facility, you'll need to be on their approved visitor list. NCDAC only accepts deposits from approved visitors—if you're not on the list yet, your deposit won't go through.
Only approved visitors can deposit funds into an offender's account at Anson Correctional. Confirm your approval status before attempting a transfer.
You may see conflicting guidance: Anson materials describe mailed money orders as a cost‑free option, while NCDAC guidance also says facilities do not accept or process money orders. Call the vendor or the ViaPath assistance line listed on the facility page before mailing to confirm what’s currently accepted and what paperwork is required.
Mailed money order funds are reported to be available within ten business days, with TouchPay aiming to post them sooner. For refunds tied to issues like account inactivity, ViaPath indicates you’ll need to call customer service.
Visiting someone at Anson Correctional Facility goes smoother when you prepare like you would for any important appointment. Use this checklist to make sure you're cleared, bring what you need, and avoid getting turned away at the door.
Looking for someone in North Carolina's state prison system? Start with the official Offender Public Information Search / Offender Locator. You can search by name or offender ID, and results include current location information for state prison offenders—including those housed at Anson Correctional Facility.
Before you can visit someone at Anson Correctional Facility, you need an approved visitor application. The process is simple, but the details—especially your ID and attachments—matter.
