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5 Ways to Send Money to Someone at NICI (Access Corrections: Fees, Speed, and Choosing the Best Method)

Sending money to someone at NICI? You'll go through Access Corrections, Idaho Department of Correction's partner for resident trust deposits. Here's a breakdown of your options—whether you need speed, want to pay with cash, or are trying to avoid fees.

• 3 min read • idoc.idaho.gov
5 Ways to Send Money to Someone at NICI (Access Corrections: Fees, Speed, and Choosing the Best Method)

Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) uses Access Corrections for deposits into resident trust accounts and certain probation or parole payments. That means nearly every way to send money to NICI goes through Access Corrections. Most methods charge a transaction fee - with one exception: the Lockbox mail-in option.

Want to send money from your phone at any hour? The Access Corrections mobile app handles that. It's free, available on Android and iOS, and lets you deposit funds 24/7 using Mastercard or VISA.

Rather use a computer? Access Corrections has a web portal that's also available 24/7. Quick, straightforward, no app required.

Note: Online and mobile deposits are convenient and available 24/7, but they typically come with transaction fees (the Lockbox is the exception).

Prefer talking to someone? Call Access Corrections at 866-345-1884. A live, bilingual agent is available 24/7, and you can pay with Mastercard or VISA.

  1. Register for CashPay - Sign up through the CashPay Today registration site to get your barcode.
  2. Bring the barcode to a participating store - You can use retail locations where you already shop, including CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, 7‑Eleven, and Walgreens.
  3. Pay cash at the register - Use the barcode to make your cash deposit or payment.

Note: Walk-in cash deposits through retail partners are one of the methods that generally include transaction fees (the Lockbox is the exception).

To send money by mail through the Secure Deposits Lockbox, address it exactly like this: Secure Deposits–Idaho DOC PO Box 12486 St. Louis, MO 63132

Good to know: According to IDOC, transaction fees apply to all Access Corrections methods except the Lockbox.

5 Ways to Send Money to Someone at NICI (Access Corrections: Fees, Speed, and Choosing the Best Method)

Need speed and convenience? The mobile app and online portal let you deposit from anywhere, anytime. Only have cash or don't want to use a card online? CashPay lets you register for a barcode and pay at retailers like CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, 7‑Eleven, and Walgreens. For many families, cost is the deciding factor. IDOC says transaction fees apply to every Access Corrections method except the Lockbox - so mailing your deposit is the main way to avoid those charges. Fees can change, so check the current amounts in Access Corrections before you finalize anything.

  • ✓ Use the Access Corrections mobile app (Android or iOS) if you want a 24/7 option and plan to pay with Mastercard or VISA.
  • ✓ Use Access Corrections’ online portal if you want to make a deposit 24/7 from a computer.
  • ✓ Call 866-345-1884 if you want a live, bilingual agent 24/7 (Mastercard and VISA accepted).
  • ✓ Set up CashPay (barcode) if you need to deposit cash at retail locations like CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, 7‑Eleven, or Walgreens.
  • ✓ Mail deposits to: Secure Deposits–Idaho DOC, PO Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132.
  • ✓ Compare total cost before you send: transaction fees generally apply to every method except the Lockbox.

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