How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
You can fund an inmate account at Galveston County Jail using AdvancePay, PIN Debit, DebitLink, ConnectNetwork retail cash deposits, or the facility Trust Fund phone/internet options. Automated deposits through AdvancePay, PIN Debit, and DebitLink are available immediately. Automated Trust Fund deposits are transmitted to the facility within one business day. Mailed deposits and retail cash deposits are generally processed the next business day after receipt. To mail an AdvancePay payment, include the inmate/account number and send a check or money order to the AdvancePay Service Department PO BOX listed in the vendor's instructions. Trust Fund deposits commonly range between $10 and $100, and all Trust Fund deposits are final—no refunds. PIN Debit funds are for phone calls only; unused PIN Debit funds are refunded on release.
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Sending money through ConnectNetwork starts with one key question: are you paying for phone calls, or funding commissary? Once you pick the right account type, the rest comes down to choosing a deposit method and knowing when funds become available.
You can add money using AdvancePay, PIN Debit/DebitLink, or a ConnectNetwork retail cash deposit. Trust Fund deposits can also be made by phone or internet 24/7 through the authorized channels. To mail an AdvancePay payment, include the inmate account number and send a check or money order to the vendor’s PO BOX address.
Automated deposits through AdvancePay, PIN Debit, and DebitLink are available immediately. Trust Fund deposits made through automated channels are transmitted within one business day. Mailed deposits and retail cash deposits are generally processed the next business day after receipt.
Trust Fund deposits are final and no refunds are issued. PIN Debit money is for phone calls only, and any unused PIN Debit funds are refunded when the inmate is released.
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