How to Add Money to Someone's Account at Northern State (Steps & Safety Tips)
Adding money to someone's account at Northern State is straightforward once you know the two approved methods—and how to avoid common scams and "favor" requests.
Send Money at Northwest State Corrections Facility
How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Overview
Adding money to an incarcerated person's account at Northwest State Corrections Facility works through Access Corrections or by using a deposit coupon. Access Corrections is the main online option for deposits and commissary orders. If you prefer, the deposit coupon offers an alternative method. Running into problems with a transaction or commissary order? Call customer support at 1-800-546-6283 or 1-866-345-1884.
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Quick Facts
- Friends and family may deposit funds to an incarcerated individual's account online via Access Corrections.
- Families may add funds using a deposit coupon as an alternative to online deposits.
- If families have trouble ordering commissary via Access Corrections, they may call 1-800-546-6283 or 1-866-345-1884 for assistance.
- Access Corrections is identified by the facility as an accepted online deposit method for NWSCF.
Send Money Guides
Sending Money to Someone at NWSCF: Commissary, ICS Debit, tablets and deposit options
Once you know which account your loved one needs, sending money is pretty simple. Here's how deposits work at NWSCF and how commissary, phone funds (ICS Debit), and tablet services all connect.
Sending Money to Someone at NWSCF: Using Access Corrections (Step-by-Step)
Want to help someone at NWSCF cover commissary or phone costs? You can deposit funds to their account through Access Corrections. Here's how each deposit method works, what info you'll need, and who to contact if something goes wrong.
Common Questions
How do I send money to someone at Northwest State Corrections Facility?
You can deposit funds online through Access Corrections. NWSCF also allows you to add money using a deposit coupon.
What should I do if I can't place a commissary order through Access Corrections?
Call Access Corrections customer support at 1-800-546-6283 or 1-866-345-1884 for help with commissary orders or transactions.
Who is allowed to deposit funds into an inmate's account at NWSCF?
Yes, friends and family can deposit funds into an incarcerated individual's account at Northwest State Corrections Facility.
Other Guides for Northwest State Corrections Facility
Before Your First Visit to Northern State: What to Bring and What to Leave Behind
Show up with the right basics and leave everything else behind. This checklist will help you breeze through check-in and security without surprises.
Before Your First Visit to NWSCF: A practical checklist (ID, timing, screening, and rules)
Your first visit to Northwest State Corrections Facility (NWSCF) goes smoother when you plan for the things that get people turned away: not being on the approved list, ID mismatches, arriving too late, or problems at security. Use this checklist to get through check-in and spend your time focused on your loved one.
How to Get Someone on an Inmate's Visitor List at NWSCF (limits, timing, transfers)
Getting on someone's approved visitor list at Northwest State Corrections Facility (NWSCF) depends on a few DOC rules: how many names are allowed, how often the list can change, what happens after an in-state transfer, and a special exception for certified religious visitors.
