How to Send Money to Someone at Frank Lee: All Four Ways (with timelines and limits)
Getting money onto someone's account at Frank Lee is pretty straightforward once you pick the right deposit method. Here are the four ways Alabama DOC accepts deposits, plus what to expect for timing, limits, and fee surprises.
At a Glance
- ✓ Access Corrections (online): Pay by Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card. Funds can be deposited within 24 hours.
- ✓ Access Corrections (by phone): Pay by Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card by calling (866) 345-1884. Funds can be deposited within 24 hours.
- ✓ CashPayToday retail (cash): Deposit cash at 800+ participating locations statewide (including places like Dollar General and Family Dollar). Funds can be deposited within 24 hours.
- ✓ Money order or check by mail: Mail a money order or check with the Alabama DOC Money Order Deposit Form. Processing can take up to one week.
Note: If timing matters, Access Corrections (online, app, or phone) and CashPayToday can deposit funds within 24 hours. Mailed money orders and checks can take up to one week to process.
Need money to show up fast for commissary or other account use? Start with Access Secure Deposits through Access Corrections. Alabama DOC points families to this option as the fastest, most convenient way to add funds online or by phone.
Mailed deposits are the slow lane. A money order or check sent through the mail can take up to one week to process, so it's not a great choice for last-minute needs.
Tip: For time-sensitive deposits, use Access Corrections (online/app/phone) or CashPayToday. If you mail a money order or check, plan for up to a week before it shows up.
The quickest card-based option for Frank Lee is Access Secure Deposits through Access Corrections. Alabama DOC directs families to this route for the fastest online or phone deposits.
- Open Access Corrections online or in the app - Start a new deposit.
- Sign in or create your account - You will need an account to complete the transaction.
- Enter the person’s details - Make sure you select the correct incarcerated person so the funds go to the right account.
- Pay with a Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card - These are the card types Access Corrections accepts for online deposits.
- Use the phone option if you prefer - Call (866) 345-1884 to complete a deposit by phone.
Note: Access Corrections deposits (website, app, or phone) can land within 24 hours.
Prefer to pay with cash? CashPayToday is the main walk-in option. Alabama DOC lists 800+ statewide retail locations that accept these deposits, including stores like Dollar General and Family Dollar.
- Get the current location list and register - Call 844-340-CASH (2274) to find participating retailers and set up what you need for an in-store deposit.
- Go to a participating store with cash and the required incarcerated-person info - Store staff will use your details to route the payment correctly.
- Complete the deposit at the register - CashPayToday deposits can result in funds being deposited within 24 hours.
Mail Money Order
- ✓ Money order or check made payable to Access Corrections
- ✓ A completed Alabama DOC Money Order Deposit Form (all fields are required)
Mail your money order or check and the completed Alabama DOC Money Order Deposit Form to: Access Corrections – Alabama DOC P.O. Box 12486 St. Louis, MO 63132
Note: Mailed deposits (money orders and checks) can take up to one week to be processed.
Expect service fees on some deposit types. Alabama DOC notes that fees get deducted from the total deposited amount, so the amount you pay isn't always the exact amount that lands in the account.
There's also a daily cap. The Alabama DOC Money Order Deposit Form states the daily deposit amount cannot exceed $900.00.
Warning: A $25 handling fee will be assessed for any returned money order or check.
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