How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Money rules at RRM San Antonio center on two things: the required subsistence fee and the deposit process. Offenders pay a subsistence fee equal to 25% of gross income, capped at the contract per diem rate, for their entire RRC stay. For family and friends, adding funds is typically handled by a third-party vendor through several channels—online or app deposits, phone, retail cash-pay locations, lobby kiosks, or mail (usually with a money order). Vendors deduct service fees, and both fees and processing speed vary by method. When sending money, use the required deposit form or coupon and enter the inmate's exact name and ID along with accurate sender details.
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Offenders at RRM San Antonio are required to pay a subsistence fee equal to 25% of gross income. The fee is capped at the contract per diem rate for the RRC stay.
You can typically deposit funds online, through a vendor app, by phone, at retail cash-pay locations, at a lobby kiosk, or by mailing a money order. Methods vary by facility and vendor, so confirm the accepted options before paying.
Common payment types include debit/credit cards for online or phone deposits, cash at retail locations, cash or card at kiosks, and money orders or cashier’s checks by mail. Third-party vendors generally deduct service fees, and both fees and processing speed vary by method and vendor.
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