How to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Iredell County Detention

To send money to an inmate at Iredell County Detention, choose from three approved methods: the Main Jail Lobby Kiosk (in person), the phone line, or the online portal. These are the only ways the facility accepts deposits. Pick the right one upfront to avoid rejected payments.

The Main Jail Lobby Kiosk handles in-person deposits and runs 24 hours a day - helpful if you can't make it during regular business hours.

Prefer to handle it by phone? Call 866-232-1899. The line is open 24 hours, so you can deposit anytime without visiting the jail.

Online deposits are also available around the clock. You'll need the facility ID (listed below) and the inmate's ID number to complete the transaction.

Use Iredell County Facility ID #228687 for deposits. Entering this correctly routes your payment to the right jail when using the phone or online system.

For online deposits, you'll also need the inmate's ID number. Have it ready before you start so you don't get stuck mid-transaction.

Money you deposit becomes available to the inmate the next business day. If you're timing a commissary purchase, plan for that one-day delay.

There's an account cap to keep in mind: inmates can hold up to $250. Deposits that push the balance over that limit can cause problems.

Why does this matter? Commissary is how inmates get most day-to-day essentials at Iredell County Detention. Hygiene items, clothing, snacks, writing materials - all purchased through commissary. The money you send typically goes toward these basics.

This also explains why families often fund accounts instead of mailing supplies. Stamps, envelopes, and blank paper can't be sent through the mail, so inmates need to buy these items through commissary themselves.