Sending Money to Someone at Frank Lee: A Complete Guide

There are four common ways to send money for someone at Frank Lee: card deposits online, card deposits by phone, walk-in cash deposits through CashPayToday, and mailed money orders. Need speed? Access Secure Deposits (Access Corrections) handles online and phone transactions. Only have cash? CashPayToday lets you register for a barcode and pay at participating retail locations. Prefer mail? You can send a money order with the Alabama DOC Money Order Deposit Form to Access Corrections for processing, though there's a daily mailed deposit limit to keep in mind. Whichever route you pick, plan for service fees. They're deducted from the total deposited amount.

For the fastest option, use Access Secure Deposits (Access Corrections). Create an account and deposit funds through the Access Corrections website, or call (866) 345-1884. Processing is quick, and you'll have a record of your transaction. Service fees apply and are deducted from the total deposited amount.

1. Create your Access Corrections account - Use the Access Corrections website, or call (866) 345-1884 to set up your account.
2. Enter the person’s information - Select the correct facility and add the incarcerated person so the deposit goes to the right account.
3. Make your card deposit - Complete the payment (Access Secure Deposits accepts MasterCard and Visa debit and credit cards).

If you need to deposit cash, CashPayToday is the walk-in option for Frank Lee. Start by registering through the CashPayToday website or by calling 844-340-CASH (2274). Once registered, you'll get a barcode that the store uses to route your deposit correctly. You can make walk-in deposits at retailers like Dollar General, Family Dollar, CVS, and 7-Eleven. Service fees may apply and are deducted from the total deposited amount.

1. Register with CashPayToday - Use the CashPayToday website or call 844-340-CASH (2274).
2. Get your barcode - Save it on your phone or print it so it’s easy to scan at the register.
3. Bring the barcode and your cash to a participating retailer - Locations include Dollar General, Family Dollar, CVS, and 7-Eleven.
4. Keep your receipt - Hold onto it in case you need to track or confirm the deposit.

You can also send money by mail using a money order. You'll need the Alabama DOC Money Order Deposit Form, and the money order must be made payable to Access Corrections. Mail the completed form and money order to the processing address listed on the form. One thing to watch: keep the envelope clean. Don't include cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes with your mailed money order deposit.

1. Fill out the Alabama DOC Money Order Deposit Form - Complete the required fields so the recipient can be identified correctly.
2. Buy a money order payable to Access Corrections - Use Access Corrections as the payee name.
3. Mail the form and money order to the processing address - Access Corrections – Alabama DOC, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132.
4. Mail only what’s allowed - Do not send cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes with the money order deposit.

Two rules trip people up more than anything: limits and deductions. Mailed money order deposits have a daily limit of $900. On top of that, deposit services charge fees that get deducted from the total deposited amount. If you're trying to get a specific dollar amount onto the account, factor that deduction into what you send.

For larger deposits, be ready to share extra information. Federal law requires the sender to provide their Social Security number for deposits (or combined deposits) of $3,000 or more.

If you need money to arrive quickly, card deposits through Access Secure Deposits (Access Corrections) are your best bet. You can process the transaction within minutes. Mailed money orders take longer because they have to be physically delivered and then processed after they arrive at the deposit address.

Tips Mistakes

• ✓ Complete the Money Order Deposit Form fully so the recipient can be identified correctly.
• ✓ Do not include cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes with a mailed money order deposit.
• ✓ Stay under the $900 daily limit for mailed money order deposits.
• ✓ Expect service fees to be deducted from the total deposited amount.
• ✓ Remember that returned money orders or checks come with a $25 handling fee.

If your money order or check gets returned, expect a $25 handling fee. Your next step is usually to double-check the recipient information you used, then resubmit with corrected details. If timing is tight, consider switching to an electronic or walk-in option instead.

For Access Secure Deposits (Access Corrections), set up deposits by phone at (866) 345-1884 or use the Access Corrections website. For walk-in cash deposits, register with CashPayToday by phone at 844-340-CASH (2274) or use the CashPayToday website to get your barcode and find participating locations. For mailed money orders, send the completed Alabama DOC Money Order Deposit Form and money order (payable to Access Corrections) to: Access Corrections – Alabama DOC, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132.