How to Send Money to Someone at North Branch Correctional Institution (MD)

ConnectNetwork handles deposits at North Branch Correctional Institution. You've got five options: online or through the mobile app with a Visa or MasterCard, by automated phone system with a Visa or MasterCard, in person at a self-service kiosk with cash or card, through retail cash deposits (start online, finish at a participating store), or by mail using a check or money order.

The fastest route? Use ConnectNetwork online or download the mobile app. Sign in (or create an account), select North Branch Correctional Institution, then choose the person you're sending money to. Enter the amount, pay with a Visa or MasterCard, and confirm. Done. Online and app deposits are available 24/7/365 - helpful when you're handling this outside normal business hours. How quickly funds arrive depends on the account type. For AdvancePay, PinDebit, and DebitLink accounts, deposits through the website or app are available immediately. Trust Fund deposits made through ConnectNetwork are transmitted to the facility within one business day.

Prefer the phone? ConnectNetwork's automated voice system walks you through the deposit and accepts Visa or MasterCard. It runs 24/7/365, so you can make a deposit even without easy computer access. Before you call, have your account number, the facility name (North Branch Correctional Institution), the incarcerated person's information, and your payment details ready. For some deposit types - especially Trust Fund and PIN Debit - you may need the facility "Site ID." Funds hit AdvancePay, PinDebit, and DebitLink accounts immediately when you use the phone system. Automated Trust Fund deposits are transmitted to the facility within one business day.

Kiosks work well if you're already near one and want to pay in person. ConnectNetwork kiosks are typically in facility visitation areas, plus some government locations like probation offices or courthouses. They accept cash, credit, or debit. The screens guide you through - think ATM-style prompts. Since kiosks count as an automated channel, deposits to AdvancePay, PinDebit, and DebitLink are available immediately. Trust Fund deposits made at a kiosk are transmitted to the facility within one business day.

1. Start the cash deposit in your ConnectNetwork account - Begin the payment online so the system can generate what you’ll need to complete the transaction in person.
2. Finish at a participating retail store with cash - Take the transaction details to a participating location and pay in cash. Participating stores can include places like Walmart or Kroger, and many of these locations are open 24/7/365.

Western Union is another cash option for select ConnectNetwork payments. At a Western Union location, fill out the Quick Collect blue form, give the clerk your account number, and pay with cash. Keep your receipt until the deposit shows up as expected.

Mail works if you prefer checks or money orders, or want to avoid card payments. For AdvancePay, make the check or money order payable to "AdvancePay Service Department" and include your account number so it's credited correctly. For GTL, DSI, and PCS AdvancePay accounts, send it to: AdvancePay Service Department PO BOX 209722 DALLAS, TX 75320-9722

Need speed? Start with automated deposits. When you use ConnectNetwork online, in the app, by phone, or at a kiosk, deposits to AdvancePay, PinDebit, and DebitLink are available immediately. Automated Trust Fund deposits are transmitted to the facility within one business day. Retail and mail are more about convenience than same-day timing. Retail cash deposits help if you don't have a card or bank account, and many participating stores are open 24/7/365. Just know that retail and mailed deposits are generally processed the next business day after they're received. When funds actually become available can depend on the facility's policies.

Whatever method you choose, start by selecting North Branch Correctional Institution in ConnectNetwork so your deposit routes correctly. If you're using the phone system or making certain deposit types (especially Trust Fund or PIN Debit), you may need the facility "Site ID." Look for it on the facility's page in ConnectNetwork before you start.