Sending Money to Someone at Bay County Jail: 4 ways and what you need
Getting money onto someone's account at Bay County Jail is straightforward once you know which method works for what you're paying for. Here are four ways to do it, plus the exact info you'll need to avoid delays.
Bay County Jail uses TouchPay for inmate account deposits. You have two official ways to add funds: the lobby kiosk or the TouchPay web portal. The lobby kiosk accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash - a solid choice if you're depositing in person. Prefer handling it from home? The TouchPay website works, but you'll need a couple of numbers ready (details below). The jail also accepts money orders by mail, which get credited to the inmate's account once processed.
Mailing a money order? Make it payable to the inmate. Write the inmate's name and control identification number on the money order itself, along with your name and address as the purchaser. Mail it to the facility, and the funds will be credited to the inmate's account once processed.
The lobby kiosk at Bay County Jail handles in-person deposits. It accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash - a good option if you want to pay right away without going online.
Heads up: The lobby kiosk charges a service fee, and there are no refunds. Double-check the inmate information and the amount before you submit the transaction.
For online deposits, head to the TouchPay web portal. You'll need the inmate's Control Number and Bay County Jail's facility ID: 15733. Both are required to post funds online.
Once you send money, it typically posts to the inmate's account within 24 hours.
After funds hit the TouchPay account, the inmate can transfer any amount at no cost. They can also use a kiosk to check their balance and order commissary anytime - so money that's posted can be put to use right away.
Note: After an inmate is placed in permanent housing, it may take up to 72 hours before they can receive commissary items, depending on their dorm assignment.
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