How to Send Money to Buncombe Detention Facility (NC)
Want to help someone at Buncombe Detention Facility stay in touch? Start with phone funding. Calls are not collect here, so either you set up an account tied to your phone number or the inmate needs funds deposited to make calls.
Buncombe Detention Facility does not allow collect calls. Your loved one can't place a call that bills directly to your phone line. To keep calls going, you have two options: set up an account linked to your phone number, or deposit funds so the inmate can use phone time on their end.
For online phone funding, Buncombe Detention Facility uses PayTel. If phone calls are your priority, this is where to start. Head to PayTel and follow the prompts to add funds.
Note: Phone providers and funding rules can change. Before sending money, confirm you're using the current vendor and the correct account type for calls.
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- ✓ Decide what you are funding: at Buncombe Detention Facility, phone calls require either an account set up for your phone or funds deposited for the inmate to use for phone calls.
- ✓ Use PayTel for purchasing phone time online (this is the vendor Buncombe Detention Facility points to for phone time).
- ✓ Enter the inmate details PayTel asks for and complete the payment using PayTel’s checkout process.
- ✓ Save your confirmation details in case you need to track the purchase later.
- Go to PayTel’s website: This is the online option listed for purchasing phone time for Buncombe Detention Facility inmates.
- Find the option to purchase or add phone time: Look for the flow that applies to Buncombe Detention Facility and proceed to the funding screen.
- Complete the purchase: Follow PayTel’s on-screen instructions to enter the required information and submit payment.
Figure out the exact setup your loved one needs before you pay. Buncombe Detention Facility states calls are not collect, and that you must either have an account set up for your phone or have funds deposited for the inmate. Not sure which applies to your situation? Confirm the current policy first so the money lands in the right place.
When you're on PayTel, make sure Buncombe Detention Facility is listed and that you select the correct facility during setup. Double-check what identifying details PayTel requires (the inmate's name, ID number, etc.) and review any payment limits before submitting your purchase.
You may also see iWebVisit referenced for Buncombe Detention Facility. That's a separate system used for visitation scheduling, not for sending money. Keep these straight: PayTel handles phone time, while iWebVisit is strictly for scheduling visits.
Before you pay: Confirm details through Buncombe Detention Facility's official detention information, PayTel's help or support pages, and the Buncombe visitation page that references iWebVisit for scheduling. Don't assume vendors or rules are the same as last time.
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