How to Send Money to Someone at North Branch Correctional Institution (ConnectNetwork options)
Sending money to someone at North Branch Correctional Institution starts with ConnectNetwork (GTL). Here are your main deposit options—online, phone, kiosk, retail cash/Western Union, and mail—so you can choose what works best.
North Branch Correctional Institution uses ConnectNetwork for deposits, operated by TouchPay Holdings, LLC d/b/a GTL Financial Services. Start on North Branch's facility page inside ConnectNetwork - that's where you'll see available options and any details you need to complete a deposit.
How fast the money arrives depends on your deposit method and account type. Automated deposits (online, mobile apps, phone, and kiosks) can be available immediately for AdvancePay, PinDebit, and DebitLink accounts. Trust Fund deposits through automated channels are transmitted to the facility within one business day. Mailed payments and retail cash deposits are generally processed the next business day after receipt - and actual availability still depends on North Branch's policies.
- Sign in or create a ConnectNetwork account - You can do this on the ConnectNetwork website or through their mobile apps.
- Choose the person and the service you’re paying for - After you’re signed in, select the inmate or the specific service/account you want to add money to.
- Enter the amount and card details - Online payments accept major credit cards (Visa and MasterCard) and run 24/7.
- Confirm and submit the payment - Review the details and complete the transaction.
Need funds available fast? Automated payments are your quickest option. Online and mobile app deposits are available immediately for AdvancePay, PinDebit, and DebitLink accounts. Trust Fund deposits are transmitted to the facility within one business day.
Phone
- ✓ Your ConnectNetwork account number (or the appropriate account number for the service you’re funding)
- ✓ The facility name (North Branch Correctional Institution)
- ✓ The incarcerated person’s name (and any identifying details you have)
- ✓ A Visa or MasterCard (phone deposits are handled through an automated voice system and can be made 24/7)
- ✓ Any payment details the system asks for to complete the transaction
For phone deposits - especially Trust Fund and PIN Debit - you may need the facility's Site ID. If the system asks for it, you can find it on North Branch's facility page in ConnectNetwork.
ConnectNetwork also supports self-service kiosks, often located in facility visitation areas, government offices, probation offices, or courthouses. Kiosks accept cash, credit, or debit, and they process transactions 24/7 with immediate posting. If you're already heading to a visit or prefer paying in person, a kiosk can be convenient - when one's available nearby.
Heads up: Confirm there's a kiosk available for North Branch before you make the trip.
- Start the cash deposit in your ConnectNetwork account online - Begin the payment process online first.
- Finish in cash at a participating retail store - Take the transaction to a participating location and pay with cash. ConnectNetwork cash deposits can be completed at about 26,000 retail locations nationwide, including places like Walmart, ACE, Kmart, and Kroger.
Prefer Western Union? Some ConnectNetwork payments and deposits can be made through Western Union using their Quick Collect form (the blue form). Give the store clerk your account number, pay with cash, and keep your receipt in case you need to track the payment.
You can also pay by check or money order through the mail for certain services. For an AdvancePay payment, write a check or money order payable to
Note: GTL accepts checks and/or money orders by U.S. mail for listed services, but whether checks are accepted can depend on the facility. Mailed and retail deposits are generally processed the next business day after receipt, and funds availability is subject to North Branch’s policies.
If speed is your main concern, automated options (online/app, phone, or kiosk) are usually the best bet - AdvancePay, PinDebit, and DebitLink deposits through automated channels can be available immediately, while Trust Fund deposits are transmitted within one business day. If you don’t have a bank card or you’d rather use cash, the retail cash option can be a practical workaround: start the transaction online, then pay in cash at a participating store. Mail and retail deposits are generally processed the next business day after they’re received, so they can be fine for routine support but aren’t ideal for last-minute needs.
Tip: Before you send money, check North Branch’s facility page on ConnectNetwork for any facility-specific requirements - especially whether you’ll need a Site ID for phone deposits and whether checks or money orders are accepted for the type of deposit you’re making.
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