Three Ways to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Haysi: Lobby Kiosk, JailATM Online, and Money Orders by Mail
Getting commissary money to someone at Haysi comes down to three options: the lobby kiosk, online deposits through JailATM, or a money order sent by mail. Here's what each method actually looks like - payment types accepted, how fast funds post, what info you'll need, and where to send mail.
The lobby kiosk at Southwest Virginia Regional Jail is your most straightforward in-person option. It accepts cash, credit cards, and debit cards - use whatever works best when you're there.
- ✓ $5 bills
- ✓ $10 bills
- ✓ $20 bills
- ✓ $50 bills
- ✓ $100 bills
Speed is the kiosk's biggest advantage. Funds post to the inmate's account in real time. If commissary day is coming up and you need the balance available now, this is the way to go.
Fee: Cash deposits at the lobby kiosk have a $3.25 fee.
No need to plan around business hours - the kiosk is available 24/7. Helpful if you're traveling from out of town or can only stop by late at night.
Can't make it to the facility? Family and friends can deposit money online through the JailATM web deposit service. It's often the easiest route when you want to add funds quickly without the trip.
Follow the web deposit process on JailATM's site. If something seems off - wrong facility selected, inmate name not matching - use JailATM's support options to get help directly from the vendor.
Mail is the slow-and-steady option. The facility accepts money orders only - don't send cash or personal checks expecting them to be applied.
Timing: A mailed money order has to arrive at least one business day before commissary to be available to the inmate.
- ✓ Write the sender’s name on the money order
- ✓ Write the sender’s return address on the money order
- ✓ Write the inmate’s ID number on the money order
- ✓ Put the sender’s name on the envelope
- ✓ Put the sender’s return address on the envelope
For inmates at Haysi, address the money order mail like this: INMATE NAME P.O. Box 535 Haysi, VA 24256
Most mail-in problems come down to missing details. The money order needs to clearly show the sender's name, return address, and the inmate's ID number. Same goes for the envelope - if staff can't quickly match the payment to the right person, it slows everything down.
Timing trips people up too. Money orders must arrive at least one business day before commissary to be available. Mail it last minute, and your person waits until the next cycle. Up against a deadline? The lobby kiosk posts funds in real time.
Quick cost check: If you’re depositing cash at the lobby kiosk, remember the $3.25 fee when deciding between cash at the kiosk, a card payment, online deposits, or mailing a money order.
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