Three Ways to Put Money on an Inmate's Account at Robeson County Jail (ATM, Online via JailPackStore, and Money Order rules)

Robeson County Jail lists three deposit methods. First, there's an ATM in the jail lobby that takes cash or credit card (fees apply). Second, you can deposit online through McDaniel Supply's JailPackStore. Third, money orders are accepted - but only if sent from 50 miles or more away. That distance rule makes money orders a non-starter for most local visitors.

Visiting the facility in person? According to the jail's website, you can deposit money at an ATM in the lobby. It accepts both cash and credit cards, though you'll pay fees either way. If you're already making a trip to the jail, this can be the fastest option.

Don't want to make the trip? You can deposit funds online through McDaniel Supply's JailPackStore. This works well if you're not local, need to send money outside business hours, or just want to skip the drive.

1. Create your JailPackStore account - Use the “Create Account” option to get set up.
2. Enter the inmate information - Follow the prompts to select the correct facility and inmate.
3. Submit your payment - Complete the deposit using the site’s checkout process.
4. Let the transaction finish processing - Don’t hit back or close your browser while it’s processing; it can take several minutes.

Money orders are accepted, but there's a catch: Robeson County Jail only processes them if sent from 50 miles or more away. Live closer than that? Your money order may be rejected. For most people, online deposits or the lobby ATM are more reliable options.

• ✓ Use the online deposit option through McDaniel Supply’s JailPackStore.
• ✓ If you’re depositing in person, consider the jail-lobby ATM (but verify availability first, since the county FAQ says there’s no ATM on the premises).

Fees and timing are where people run into trouble. The lobby ATM charges fees whether you use cash or credit. For online deposits, patience matters - JailPackStore warns against hitting back or closing your browser mid-transaction. Processing can take several minutes.

1. Wait for the transaction to finish - If the site says it’s processing, don’t hit back or close the browser; it can take several minutes.
2. Look for a confirmation - Check for a completed/confirmation message after the payment runs.
3. Follow up with JailPackStore if it seems stuck - If you never get confirmation or the page errors out, contact JailPackStore support with whatever transaction details you have.

Got a confirmation but the funds aren't showing up? Contact the jail and ask them to check the inmate trust fund account. Have the inmate's full name and your receipt or confirmation number ready - it'll help staff track things down faster.

One more thing before you head out: the jail's information page mentions a lobby ATM, but the county FAQ says there isn't one. Pages don't always get updated at the same time. If your whole plan hinges on using an on-site ATM, a quick phone call could save you a wasted trip.