How to Send Money to Someone at Gilmer County Jail: JPay, Money Orders, and Key Requirements

Before trying any deposit method, make sure you're on the recipient's approved visitor list. This is the key requirement for sending money, whether you use JPay, a money order, or another channel.

JPay offers several ways to send money. You can send funds online, through the JPay mobile app, using an automated phone system (IVR), or by calling a live operator. Each channel has its own pricing, and fees vary based on how much you send.

If cost matters, compare fees for the exact method you plan to use (online vs. app vs. phone). Review the current fee schedule before you submit payment so you're not surprised at checkout.

JPay isn't the only option. Other documented routes include mailing a money order through a lockbox process and using a walk-in option (often tied to MoneyGram). What trips people up is usually the instructions and identifiers, not the payment itself. Confirm the exact vendor steps and required information before you send anything.

• ✓ Confirm you are on the recipient’s approved visitor list before you send money
• ✓ Verify the incarcerated person’s name and ID number exactly as required
• ✓ Follow the vendor’s instructions for the method you chose (online, phone, walk-in, or money order/lockbox)
• ✓ Check what fees apply to that channel and deposit amount before you pay
• ✓ Keep your receipt, confirmation number, or money order stub until the funds are posted

Practical Steps

• ✓ Confirm you are on the recipient’s approved visitor list (this requirement applies to any payment method)
• ✓ Double-check the recipient’s name and ID number before you enter anything online or fill out a form
• ✓ Pick the deposit channel you’ll use (JPay online/app/phone, walk-in, or money order/lockbox)
• ✓ Review the vendor’s current instructions and fees for that exact channel and amount
• ✓ Save receipts and tracking details so you can resolve issues quickly if something doesn’t post

1. Create an account or sign in - Use the JPay option you prefer (online, app, IVR, or live operator).
2. Enter the recipient’s details - Input the incarcerated person’s information exactly as required.
3. Choose your amount - Select how much you want to send.
4. Review the total cost - Confirm the fee for that amount and channel before you submit.
5. Complete the payment and save proof - Keep the confirmation/receipt information for your records.

If you run into trouble or prefer speaking with a person, JPay offers live-agent phone support. Help is available 24/7 for anyone who needs assistance sending money.