Sending Money to an Inmate at Chester County: Lobby Kiosk, GTL Online, and What to Know

The kiosk machine sits in the lobby at Chester County Correctional Center. If you're already heading to the facility, this is the easiest way to deposit funds - no mailing required.

• ✓ Cash
• ✓ Debit card
• ✓ Credit card
• ✓ Money orders are not accepted at the kiosks

Prefer to handle it from home? You can deposit with a debit or credit card through GTL Inmate Account Deposit. This works well if you can't make it to the facility during kiosk hours or simply want to skip the trip.

Here's something that catches people off guard: AdvancePay accounts through ConnectNetwork/ViaPath can become inactive after 180 consecutive days without use - and that balance may be subject to forfeiture. If you're not using the account regularly, keep an eye on that 180-day clock.

Good news: the timer resets whenever you use the account. Even one transaction during that window keeps your balance safe.

1. Decide how you want to deposit - Use the lobby kiosk at the Chester County Correctional Center, or deposit online by debit/credit card through GTL Inmate Account Deposit.
2. If you’re going in person, use the lobby kiosk during open hours - The kiosk is in the facility lobby and is available daily from 6 AM to 10 PM.
3. Bring the right payment type - The kiosk accepts cash and debit/credit cards; it does not accept money orders.
4. If you’re depositing online, pick the right account - On GTL, make sure you deposit into the inmate Trust Fund.
5. Watch for vendor inactivity if you keep a balance - AdvancePay (ConnectNetwork/ViaPath) accounts can become inactive and be subject to forfeiture after 180 consecutive days of inactivity.
6. Reset the inactivity clock by using the account - Any use during the inactivity period resets the timer.
7. Request a refund if you need to - For AdvancePay refunds, contact ConnectNetwork customer service at 877-650-4249.