How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Foothills Corrections Institution is cashless—offenders use a debit-type card connected to their inmate trust fund for canteen purchases. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction partners with ViaPath (ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay/TouchPay) for deposits, and only approved visitors may add funds to an offender's account. Mailing a money order? Make it payable to TouchPay, include the required deposit slip, and send it to TouchPay Holdings, LLC, PO Box 174, Houston, TX 77001-0174. Funds typically post within ten business days. Check NCDAC's Money Transfer Fees schedule (effective August 1, 2023) for method-specific costs before sending anything. Always enter the incarcerated person's full booked name and ID exactly to avoid delays. One more thing: if you order a Union Supply Direct package and the person gets placed on control status before shipping, the order may be canceled with a refund minus a $5.00 restocking fee.
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Need to get money to someone at Foothills fast? The deposit method you choose makes a real difference. Here's a breakdown of NCDAC's options, how quickly funds typically post, and what to know about fees and account rules.
Make the money order payable to TouchPay and include the required deposit slip. Mail both to TouchPay Holdings, LLC, PO Box 174, Houston, TX 77001-0174; funds are generally available within ten business days.
No—Foothills is a cashless facility, and offenders use a debit-style card tied to their trust account for canteen purchases. Add funds using the approved NCDAC/ViaPath (TouchPay) deposit options instead.
Yes. NCDAC posts a Money Transfer Fees schedule (effective August 1, 2023) that lists fees by deposit method, so review the current schedule and any vendor charges before you send money.
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