Sending Money to an Inmate at Dallas County Jail: Fees and Options
Sending money to someone at Dallas County Jail is straightforward once you have the right info. Here are the deposit options, typical fees, and tips to avoid delays or misapplied funds.
Before depositing to an inmate trust fund account at Dallas County Jail, you'll need two things: the inmate's name and their booking number. The system uses these to match your payment to the right person - whether you're at a kiosk, using a walk-in location, or paying online or by phone.
Reminder: Double-check the spelling of the inmate’s name and the booking number before you submit a deposit. A small typo can send money to the wrong account.
For in-person deposits, Dallas County has cash kiosk machines at each jail location. If you're nearby and prefer to skip online accounts or phone payments, this is a quick one-stop option.
CashPayToday is another walk-in option. The fee is a flat $5.00 per deposit, which makes budgeting easier - especially compared to services where fees change based on how much you send.
For online deposits, Dallas County directs families to AccessCorrections. Fees start as low as $2.95. The service shows your payment options and exact fee before you submit, so you'll know the total upfront.
Prefer to deposit by phone? Call 1-866-345-1884. Phone deposit fees start as low as $3.95 - a solid choice when you can't get to a kiosk and don't want to go online.
- ✓ In-person kiosk at each Dallas County jail (cash deposit)
- ✓ CashPayToday walk-in locations - flat $5.00 fee
- ✓ AccessCorrections online - fees as low as $2.95
- ✓ Phone deposit (1-866-345-1884) - fees as low as $3.95
Dallas County Jail doesn't accept personal checks, payroll checks, or money orders. As of February 14, 2022, they also won't accept tax refund checks, stimulus checks, insurance checks, child support checks, or Social Security checks.
Warning: Don't try depositing with a prohibited payment type like a money order or personal check. It won't go through.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Confirm the inmate’s name and booking number before you start any deposit
- ✓ Compare fees across options: kiosk (cash), CashPayToday (flat $5.00), AccessCorrections online (as low as $2.95), and phone deposits (as low as $3.95)
- ✓ If you’re using a kiosk, bring cash for the deposit
- ✓ Save your receipt or confirmation details for walk-in, online, or phone deposits in case you need to track the transaction later
Tip: Flat fees like CashPayToday's $5.00 can be cheaper or pricier depending on how much you're sending. For "as low as" fees on online and phone deposits, always check the actual amount at checkout.
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