How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To add money to an inmate trust account at Perry Correctional Facility, mail a money order with the required deposit form to GTL Financial Services in Dallas, Texas (follow the processor's mailing instructions). Money orders must be in U.S. dollars and can't exceed $300 each. Need a faster option? Walk-In Retail has allowed cash deposits at over 26,000 stores nationwide since April 7, 2019. Deposits through ConnectNetwork automated channels reach the facility within one business day, though final availability depends on facility policies. Requesting a refund from GTL? It's mailed to the address you provide and typically arrives about 2 to 4 weeks after GTL receives your request.
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Getting money onto someone's account at Perry Correctional Facility comes down to three options: mail a money order to GTL Financial Services with the deposit form, drop off cash at a participating retail store, or use ConnectNetwork's automated channels (online, app, phone, or kiosk) for the fastest transmission.
Mail the money order and required deposit form to GTL Financial Services in Dallas, TX. Mailed deposits start processing after the processor receives them, so expect extra time compared to retail or automated options.
Yes. Money orders must be in U.S. dollars and are limited to a maximum of $300 per money order.
ConnectNetwork automated deposits are transmitted to the facility within one business day. Walk-in retail and other electronic options typically post faster than mail, but final availability depends on the provider and facility policies.
Refunds from GTL are mailed to the address you provide and usually take about 2 to 4 weeks after GTL receives the refund request.
Starting June 1, 2025, South Carolina is changing how adult visitors register for prison visitation. Here's how to figure out whether you should register online or submit a paper application for visits at Perry Correctional Facility.
Planning a visit to Perry Correctional? You'll need to schedule at least 15 hours in advance through the GTL scheduler. No exceptions. Book too late and you'll miss your window entirely—there's no way to squeeze onto the schedule at the last minute.
Virtual visitation at Perry Correctional Facility is straightforward once you know the rules that trip people up—who's eligible, how to set up your account, what devices work, and what the current (and changing) prices look like.
