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Send Money at Manatee Jail, FL

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Manatee County Central Jail offers several deposit options: mail, online, phone, or an on-site kiosk. Pick whichever works best for your timeline. For mail deposits, buy a money order payable to "MCSO Inmate Account," write the inmate's name and booking number on the memo line, and send it to Manatee County Central Jail, 14470 Harlee Road, Palmetto, FL. Online deposits go through SmartDeposit using Visa or MasterCard—use facility PLC# 5500. These transactions can't be canceled and refunds aren't allowed, so double-check before submitting. Phone deposits are available at 1-866-394-0490, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–8:00 PM. The Visitation Center kiosk at 2705 County Line Road, Palmetto accepts cards and cash in $5 increments (no $1 bills) from 7:45 AM to 7:30 PM. Inmates can't keep cash or cards—valuables are inventoried and held until release.

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Quick Facts

  • Mail money orders payable to 'MCSO Inmate Account' and include the inmate name and booking number on the memo line.
  • Online deposits are processed through SmartDeposit using PLC# 5500 and are nonrefundable.
  • Phone deposits are available at 1-866-394-0490 Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.
  • A cash/credit kiosk at the Visitation Center (2705 County Line Road) accepts credit cards and cash in $5 increments (no $1 bills) from 7:45 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • Inmates cannot retain cash or cards; the Property Unit inventories and secures cash and valuables until release.

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5 Ways to Send Money to an Inmate at Manatee Jail (And Which One Is Fastest)

Need to put money on someone's account at Manatee Jail? You have five facility-approved options: the Visitation Center cash kiosk (Cobra Cash Machine), online deposits through SmartDeposit (PLC #5500), phone deposits, and mailing a money order. For speed, the kiosk and SmartDeposit are your best bets—both let you complete the transaction immediately as long as you have the inmate's booking number. Whichever method you choose, double-check that booking number before you hit submit. Some transactions can't be canceled and aren't refundable.

Common Questions

How do I mail money to someone at Manatee County Central Jail?

Purchase a money order payable to “MCSO Inmate Account,” and write the inmate’s name and booking number on the memo line. Mail it to Manatee County Central Jail, 14470 Harlee Road, Palmetto, FL.

Can I deposit money online for an inmate at Manatee Jail and get a refund if I make a mistake?

Yes, you can deposit online through SmartDeposit using Visa or MasterCard, and you must use facility PLC# 5500. No—those transactions can’t be canceled and refunds aren’t allowed, so double-check the details before you submit.

What are the other ways to add money and when can I use the jail kiosk?

You can add funds by mail, online, by phone, or at the kiosk. The Visitation Center kiosk at 2705 County Line Road, Palmetto is open 7:45 AM to 7:30 PM and accepts credit cards and cash in $5 increments (no $1 bills). Phone deposits are available at 1-866-394-0490, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

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