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How to Send Money to Someone at McKean County Jail (Smethport, PA)

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How to Send Money to Someone at McKean County Jail (Smethport, PA)

Need to put money on someone's account at McKean County Jail? Don't bring cash - corrections officers won't accept it. Instead, use the deposit kiosk in the jail lobby, or make an online deposit through AccessCorrections or IC Solutions.

There's a deposit kiosk in the jail lobby. If you're already visiting or prefer handling things in person, this is a quick way to add money to an inmate's account.

Reminder: Staff won't accept cash for inmate accounts. Use the lobby kiosk or an approved online vendor.

AccessCorrections is one of the jail's approved online deposit options. If you're not local or just want to skip a trip to the lobby, this is a solid choice.

IC Solutions is another approved online option. If you already have an IC Solutions account from another facility or service, double-check that you've selected the right facility and transaction type before submitting.

IC Solutions might look familiar - McKean County Jail also uses it for offsite video visitation. Same vendor, different services. The deposit process stays the same either way.

Tip: IC Solutions handles both deposits and video visits at this facility. Take a second to confirm you're in the right section before you pay.

How to Send Money to Someone at McKean County Jail (Smethport, PA)

Verify Before You Go

  • The exact inmate information you’ll need to enter (full name and any required ID number)
  • Total fees and any minimum/maximum deposit limits
  • How long it typically takes for the money to post to the inmate’s account
  • What payment types are accepted for the option you’re using (for example, which card types the kiosk or online vendor accepts)
  • What to do if a payment goes through but the balance doesn’t show up

Plan ahead: You can't hand cash to staff, so know your payment method and any vendor fees before heading to the kiosk or submitting online.

Questions? Call McKean County Jail at 814-887-2333 and ask about the best way to get funds onto an inmate's account.

If you're told to contact the Sheriff's Office, start by calling the main jail number (814-887-2333) and asking who handles inmate account deposits. That way you won't get bounced around.

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