How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
You have three ways to add money to an inmate's canteen account at Hill-Finklea Detention Center: mail a money order, use the front-lobby kiosk, or deposit online through the facility's third-party link. The kiosk sits in the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office front lobby, accepts cash or credit card, and posts funds immediately. Online deposits require the inmate's full name, housing location, and ID number. The detention center won't provide those details to depositors, so confirm them beforehand. Mailed money orders work but take longer since processing only starts after the vendor receives them. Double-check all inmate details and follow the vendor's required account format to avoid delays.
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Hill-Finklea Detention Center offers three ways to add money to an inmate's canteen account: mail a money order, use the lobby kiosk, or make an online deposit through McDaniel Supply Company. Which one works best? Mail is convenient if you're not local. The kiosk makes sense if you're already heading to the Sheriff's Office. And online deposits let you handle everything from home.
Hill-Finklea Detention Center gives you three ways to put money onto an inmate’s canteen account: mail a money order, use the lobby kiosk, or make an online deposit. The best option depends on whether you need the funds available right away or you’d rather avoid processing fees.
Hill‑Finklea Detention Center supports three ways to add money to an inmate’s canteen account: sending a money order by mail, using the lobby kiosk, or making an internet deposit through a third party.
You can deposit money three ways: mail a money order, use the front-lobby kiosk, or make an internet deposit through the facility’s third-party link. The kiosk accepts cash or credit for immediate access, while mailed money orders take longer to post.
Kiosk deposits post immediately for canteen use. Online and phone deposits typically post quickly, while mailed money orders take longer because processing starts only after the vendor receives them.
You'll need the inmate's full name, housing location, and ID number to complete an online deposit. The detention center won't give you the inmate's ID or location, so confirm those details before submitting payment.
Nothing's worse than having mail rejected when you're trying to stay connected. At Hill-Finklea Detention Center, the trick is using the correct address format for what you're sending — and making sure every envelope includes the required details.
To send personal mail to someone at Hill-Finklea Detention Center, you need to use the Smart Communications PO Box format. Skip this step or address it like regular jail mail, and your letter will likely get delayed or returned.
Trying to reach someone at Hill-Finklea Detention Center? Here's what you need to know: visits happen by video through HomeWAV, and the facility has a 24-hour phone line for questions.
