How to Add Money to an Inmate's Account at Pickens County Detention — Online Fees and Money Orders Explained

Money you add to an inmate's account at Pickens County Detention goes toward commissary purchases. The facility runs a commissary where inmates can buy snacks, hygiene products, and other basics - so keeping funds in their account helps cover everyday needs.

• ✓ Add funds online - this is presented as the quickest way for family and friends to deposit money.
• ✓ Send a money order by mail - money orders are still accepted and can be mailed to the detention center on the inmate’s behalf.

Online deposits are the fastest option. Pickens County Detention lets family and friends add money through their website. You'll need the inmate's full name and ID number to complete the deposit.

Online deposits come with a convenience fee based on how much you're sending: $10.00–$25.00 - $3.95 fee $25.01–$100.00 - $6.95 fee $100.01–$200.00 - $8.95 fee $200.01–$300.00 - $10.95 fee

1. Fill out the money order with the inmate’s details - include the inmate’s full name, ID number, and housing unit (for example, Unit A, Unit B, etc.).
2. Address the envelope to the detention center - mail it to: 701 S. Catherine St., Pickens County Detention, Pickens, SC 29671.

Want to skip the online fee? You can mail a money order to the detention center instead. Just be careful with the addressing and include the inmate's full name and ID number so it gets credited to the right account.

It comes down to speed versus cost. Online deposits post quickly but carry tiered fees: $3.95 (for $10.00–$25.00), $6.95 (for $25.01–$100.00), $8.95 (for $100.01–$200.00), or $10.95 (for $200.01–$300.00). Money orders take longer - you're dealing with mail time - but they avoid those fees entirely. If you're not in a rush and want to save a few dollars, mailing a money order works fine.