How to Pay the $25 Visitation Background Fee for ASPC-Cerbat: Compare Keefe, JPay, and GTL

Visiting someone at ASPC-Cerbat requires a $25 visitation background fee. Arizona's corrections system accepts payment through three different vendors, so you can pick whichever works best for you. The real difference? The transaction fees each vendor tacks on - some charge nothing, others add a few dollars depending on how you pay.

For online payments, Keefe charges no transaction fee. JPay adds $0.95 per transaction. GTL's options - both GTL (CheckFreePay) and GTL (Western Union) - add $1.00 per transaction.

Paying in person? The differences are more noticeable. Keefe still charges nothing. JPay stays at $0.95. But GTL (CheckFreePay) jumps to $2.50 per transaction at storefronts, and GTL (Western Union) is the priciest at $4.50 per transaction.

• ✓ Internet payment: Keefe = no fee; JPay = $0.95; GTL (CheckFreePay) = $1.00; GTL (Western Union) = $1.00
• ✓ Storefront/walk-up payment: Keefe = no fee; JPay = $0.95; GTL (CheckFreePay) = $2.50; GTL (Western Union) = $4.50

Want to minimize extra costs? Keefe is your best bet - no transaction fee whether you pay online or in person. JPay runs $0.95 across the board. GTL adds $1.00 online, but their storefront fees climb higher. GTL (Western Union) is the most expensive in-person option at $4.50 per transaction.

1. Pick a vendor - Arizona allows three vendors for paying visitation background fees.
2. Pick how you want to pay - You can use internet, mobile app, phone, or storefront/walk-up.
3. Pay the $25 background fee - Submit the payment through your chosen vendor and method.

After you've paid, check the Cerbat Unit visitation calendar before making plans. The dedicated Cerbat Unit Visitation calendar page is the fastest way to confirm the current schedule.