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Four Ways to Put Money on an Inmate’s Account at SCORE (TouchPay)

Need to add money for commissary at SCORE Jail? TouchPay is the system you'll use. You have four options: lobby kiosk, toll-free phone, online, or walk-in retail cash. Here's how each one works.

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Four Ways to Put Money on an Inmate’s Account at SCORE (TouchPay)

SCORE Jail uses TouchPay for inmate trust account deposits. The money goes toward commissary - extra hygiene items, snacks, food, that kind of thing. You can add funds four ways: at the lobby kiosk, by toll-free phone, online, or through walk-in retail cash at a participating store.

Prefer to deposit in person? There's a TouchPay kiosk in the SCORE Jail lobby at 20817 17th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98198.

  • ✓ Cash
  • ✓ MasterCard debit card
  • ✓ MasterCard credit card
  • ✓ Visa debit card
  • ✓ Visa credit card

Phone deposits require a TouchPay account. Set one up first at www.touchpayonline.com, then call 1-866-232-1899 and follow the prompts to complete your payment.

  • ✓ Inmate’s name
  • ✓ Inmate ID Number
  • ✓ MasterCard debit or credit card, or Visa debit or credit card

To deposit online, head to www.TouchPayDirect.com and click

  • ✓ State
  • ✓ Facility name: SCORE Jail
  • ✓ Inmate ID Number
  • ✓ MasterCard credit or debit card, or Visa credit or debit card

Need to pay with cash? TouchPay has a walk-in retail option. First, set up an account at touchpayonline.com/waystopay/WalkInRetail (or call a TouchPay rep). Once that's done, complete your cash payment at a participating retailer like Cash Express.

Having trouble with the walk-in retail setup? Call TouchPay support at (866) 204-1603. They'll help you get everything configured so you can finish the transaction at a participating retailer like Cash Express.

Four Ways to Put Money on an Inmate’s Account at SCORE (TouchPay)

Tips

  • ✓ Have the inmate’s full name and Inmate ID Number ready before you start (you’ll be asked for it when you deposit).
  • ✓ If you’re depositing online, be ready to select the state and choose the facility name: SCORE Jail.
  • ✓ If you’re depositing by phone or using walk-in retail cash, set up your TouchPay account first.
  • ✓ If you’re using the kiosk, make sure you’re going to the SCORE Jail lobby at 20817 17th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98198.

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