Send Money at Catawba Correctional Inst., NC

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Money deposits for people at Catawba Correctional Institution go through third-party payment vendors in North Carolina. Depending on the vendor options available, you can add funds online or through a mobile app, by phone, at retail locations or kiosks (including Western-Union style cash deposits), or by mailing a money order. Deposits go into the person's trust or commissary account for purchases and other approved debits. Any remaining balance gets returned if the person transfers or is released. To avoid delays, enter the incarcerated person's full booked name and inmate/account number exactly as shown, along with any required sender information. If you mail a money order, follow the vendor instructions precisely: use the required deposit slip, make it payable to the vendor name on NCDAC forms, and don't include letters, photos, staples, or extras.

Find an Inmate at Catawba Correctional Inst., NC

Search for a loved one and send messages and photos in minutes.

Exact spelling helps find results faster

Free to search · Used by families nationwide
Woman using phone to connect with loved one

Quick Facts

  • North Carolina uses third‑party payment vendors for inmate account deposits, including online/app, phone, walk‑in/kiosk and mailed money‑order options.
  • Money sent is credited to the incarcerated person’s trust/commissary account for purchases and approved debits; leftover balances are returned after transfer or release.
  • Always enter the incarcerated person’s full booked name and inmate/account number exactly as shown when making a deposit.
  • If mailing funds, use the vendor’s deposit slip and make money orders payable to the vendor name on NCDAC forms; do not include letters, photos, staples, or extras.

Send Money Guides

Common Questions

How can I add money to an inmate’s account at Catawba Correctional Inst.?

Deposits go through third-party vendors and may include online or mobile app payments, phone deposits, retail or kiosk walk-ins, Western-Union style cash deposits, and mailed money orders. Pick the method available and follow the vendor's instructions for entering inmate and sender details.

What information do I need to include when sending money to an inmate?

You’ll need the incarcerated person’s full booked name and inmate/account number exactly as shown, plus your sender information as required by the vendor. If you mail a money order, include the required deposit slip and do not add letters, photos, staples, or other extras.

Can I mail cash or a personal check to add funds to an inmate’s account?

Never mail cash. Mailed deposits should be a money order made payable to the vendor name specified on NCDAC forms. Include the required deposit slip so the funds get credited correctly.

Other Guides for Catawba Correctional Inst., NC

View all guides