Send Money at SCI Retreat

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

To send money to someone at SCI Retreat, use JPay so funds post to the inmate's official account. Deposits are accepted through the JPay website, by phone at 800-574-5729, via JPay money orders, and at lobby kiosks located at the prison. Do not send funds to individuals, third-party websites, or email addresses. There are limits: $300 per credit card every 72 hours, $999.99 per money order, and MoneyGram walk-in deposits up to $5,000 per transaction. Inmate accounts cannot be funded anonymously. If your loved one wants a tablet, you can't buy and ship one directly. Tablets are ordered by inmates through the DOC commissary, so adding funds to their JPay account helps cover the purchase. Include the inmate's name and facility ID or booking number, and follow the payment instructions so money goes toward commissary, phone, or tablet balances.

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Quick Facts

  • SCI Retreat uses JPay for inmate account deposits and warns not to send money to other individuals, websites, or emails.
  • Accepted deposit methods are the JPay website, phone (800-574-5729), JPay money orders, and on-site lobby kiosks.
  • Credit-card deposits are limited to $300 per card every 72 hours; money orders are limited to $999.99 and MoneyGram walk-ins to $5,000 per transaction.
  • Tablets are ordered only by inmates through the DOC commissary; family and friends must fund the inmate's JPay account for tablet purchases.

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Common Questions

How do I send money to an inmate at SCI Retreat?

Use JPay online, by phone, by JPay money order, or at the prison lobby kiosk. When prompted, enter the inmate's full name and facility ID or booking number so the deposit posts correctly.

What deposit limits and anonymity rules apply at SCI Retreat?

Credit card deposits are limited to $300 per card every 72 hours, and money orders are limited to $999.99. MoneyGram walk-in deposits are limited to $5,000 per transaction, and inmate accounts cannot be funded anonymously.

Can I buy and send a tablet directly to an inmate at SCI Retreat?

No. Tablets can only be ordered by inmates through the DOC commissary. If they need funds for the purchase, add money to their JPay account.

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How to Contact an Inmate at SCI Retreat (PA)

If you need to support someone incarcerated at SCI Retreat, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections routes inmate account deposits through JPay. Using the authorized process keeps your money safe and helps you avoid scams.

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