Sending money to someone at Central Prison: options, vendors, and where to mail money orders
Putting money on someone's account at Central Prison comes down to three things: who's allowed to deposit, which vendor handles each method, and where to mail money orders.
Only approved visitors can deposit funds into an offender's account. If you're not on the approved visitor list, your deposit may be rejected. Confirm your status before sending money - especially if you're trying to help quickly.
ConnectNetwork.com handles online deposits using a credit or debit card. ViaPath and its subsidiaries also offer web and mobile options. Electronic deposits typically hit the offender's account by the next business day - helpful when your loved one needs money for basics fast.
Quick tip: Depositing online (including mobile options) is often the quickest way to get funds to your loved one.
Having trouble with a deposit? ViaPath's toll-free assistance line can help: 877-650-4249.
To send a money order, make it payable to TouchPay and mail it with a deposit slip to: TouchPay Holdings, LLC, PO Box 174, Houston, TX 77001-0174. Don't bring or mail money orders directly to Central Prison - the facility doesn't accept them. This method is fee-free, which helps if you want to avoid card or phone charges.
- ✓ Make the money order payable to TouchPay
- ✓ Include a deposit slip with the money order
- ✓ Mail it to TouchPay Holdings, LLC, PO Box 174, Houston, TX 77001-0174
- ✓ Don’t deliver or mail money orders to the prison - prisons do not accept or process money orders
- ✓ Use money orders if you want a cost-free deposit option
Fees depend on your deposit method and amount. NCDAC publishes a Money Transfer Fees table (effective August 1, 2023) with current rates for each channel and deposit range. Check that table before you send anything.
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