How to Send Money to an Inmate at SCI Cambridge Springs Using JPay

SCI Cambridge Springs uses JPay to handle all inmate deposits. JPay processes credit card and money order payments on behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, so if you want your money to reach the right account, JPay is the way to go. Sticking with JPay also protects you from fraud. Scams often pressure families to send money somewhere "faster" or to a different person, website, or email account. For SCI Cambridge Springs, never send money through unofficial channels. Keep it with JPay.

The JPay website is usually the simplest option. You can handle everything online and get a confirmation of your transaction for your records.

If you'd rather deposit by phone, call JPay at 800-574-5729. This works well if you're having trouble with the website or just prefer a representative walking you through the process.

Money orders are also accepted, but they still go through JPay. You'll mail the money order to JPay, and they apply it to the inmate's account.

Pennsylvania state prisons, including SCI Cambridge Springs, have lobby kiosks that process deposits through JPay. If you're already at the prison for a visit, this is a convenient way to make a deposit in person.

• ✓ JPay website: Make an online deposit to the inmate’s account.
• ✓ JPay by phone (800-574-5729): Call in a deposit if you would rather handle it over the phone.
• ✓ Money order to JPay: Mail a money order to JPay for processing.
• ✓ Lobby kiosks: Use the prison lobby kiosk (processed through JPay) if you are depositing in person.

Credit card deposits are capped at $300 per card every 72 hours. If you need to send more than that, space your deposits out or use a different approved method.

Money orders max out at $999.99 each. You can send multiple money orders at once, which is useful when you need to deposit a larger amount but want to stay within the per-money-order cap.

Cash and walk-in MoneyGram transactions allow up to $5,000 per transaction. This is the best option when you need to fund a larger amount in a single deposit and you're doing it in person.

If an inmate is left money in a will, the executor of the estate must distribute it using a bank check made payable to the inmate. The check needs to reference the inmate ID and can be mailed to the institution where the inmate is housed.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Use JPay only. Do not send money for an inmate to any other individual, website, or email account.
• ✓ Double-check the inmate’s name and inmate ID before you submit a deposit.
• ✓ Save your receipt or confirmation for every deposit.
• ✓ Remember that inmate accounts at SCI Cambridge Springs cannot be funded anonymously.

1. Pick your deposit method: Use the JPay website, call JPay at 800-574-5729, or send a money order to JPay.
2. Confirm the inmate details: Enter the inmate’s name and inmate ID carefully so the funds post to the correct account.
3. Complete the transaction and keep proof: Save the confirmation page, email, or money order receipt.
4. Follow up if something looks off: If the deposit does not appear as expected, use your receipt details when you contact JPay or the institution for help.