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Three Ways to Put Money on an Inmate Account at Maricopa County Jail

Need to put money on someone's account at a Maricopa County jail? TouchPay offers three deposit options, so you can pick whichever works best for you.

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Maricopa County jails use TouchPay for all inmate account deposits. You have three options: use a TouchPay kiosk at a jail facility, call in a deposit by phone, or pay online through TouchPay.

Posting time: Once verified, deposits are usually available on the inmate's account within about one hour.

Kiosk

  • ✓ Cash
  • ✓ Visa
  • ✓ MasterCard

Kiosk deposits through TouchPay typically post to the inmate's account within about one hour. There is a fee, so plan for that added cost.

For phone deposits, call TouchPay's toll-free number: 1-866-355-9593. This is a solid option if you can't get to a kiosk and prefer not to pay online.

Fees and timing: Phone deposits through TouchPay typically post within about one hour, and fees may apply.

You can also deposit online through TouchPay's website. Select the Maricopa County option and follow the prompts to complete your payment.

Like the other TouchPay methods, online deposits usually post within about one hour after verification. A processing fee applies.

  1. Have the inmate’s information ready - Keep the inmate’s full name (and booking number, if you have it) handy so you can match the deposit to the right account.
  2. Pick the deposit method that fits your situation - Kiosk, phone, or online all use TouchPay, so choose based on what you can access fastest.
  3. Plan for processing time - Deposits are usually available after verification within about one hour, so don’t wait until the last minute if timing matters.

Quick recap: You can fund a Maricopa County inmate account at a kiosk, by phone, or online through TouchPay. All three options typically post within about one hour after verification.

Need a facility contact? 4th Avenue Jail is located at 201 S. 4th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003. You can reach them at (602) 876-0322.

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