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Sending Money to Someone at NICI: All the Options (online, phone, app, and mail)

Need to add money to someone's account at North Idaho Correctional Institution (NICI)? Idaho DOC uses Access Corrections for all deposits. Here are your options, including online, phone, app, and mail.

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The Access Corrections website lets you send money online any time of day. They accept Mastercard and Visa.

Prefer using your phone? Access Corrections has a mobile app for both Android and iOS. You can deposit 24/7, and they accept Mastercard and Visa.

Note: The website and mobile app deposit options described here are based on Access Corrections and Idaho Department of Correction references.

To deposit by phone, call Access Corrections at 866-345-1884. Live, bilingual agents are available around the clock. They accept Mastercard and Visa.

Tip: Before you call, have the resident’s name and ID number ready so the agent can locate the correct account quickly.

You can also mail deposits to the Secure Deposits lockbox for Idaho DOC: Secure Deposits-Idaho DOC, PO Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132.

Note: Mailing rules can be strict. Check the current Access Corrections and Idaho DOC instructions for exactly what to include before sending anything.

Need to pay in cash? Access Corrections supports walk-in deposits at participating retailers for NICI residents. Check their site for locations and instructions.

Access Corrections also offers a lockbox option for NICI deposits. According to their listing, lockbox deposits have no transaction fees.

Note: Most deposit methods have transaction fees. The lockbox is the exception, but confirm current fees with Access Corrections before you send money.

Practical Tips

  • ✓ Have the resident’s full name and ID number ready (especially for phone deposits)
  • ✓ Use Mastercard or Visa for online, app, and phone deposits, those are the cards the vendor lists
  • ✓ If you call, use 866-345-1884 and expect 24/7, bilingual agent support per Access Corrections
  • ✓ For mailed deposits, use: Secure Deposits-Idaho DOC, PO Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132
  • ✓ If you plan to use a walk-in retailer, confirm the current participating locations through the vendor
  • ✓ If avoiding transaction fees is your priority, confirm the lockbox option and its fee status before sending

Note: Idaho DOC materials don't list exact fee amounts or processing times for each method. Contact Access Corrections directly for current costs and timing.

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