How to Send Money to South Idaho Correctional Institution (ID)

The Idaho Department of Correction partners with Access Corrections for deposits into a resident's trust account at South Idaho Correctional Institution. That's your starting point. Using the approved vendor helps you avoid rejected payments and long delays.

Think about what the money is for, too. At South Idaho Correctional Institution, residents must buy envelopes and postage through commissary. The facility does not accept stamps or personal stationery. If your loved one writes often, sending a little extra for mail supplies can make a real difference.

1. Send money with the Access Corrections app - Idaho DOC lists the Access Corrections mobile app (Android or iOS) as a 24/7 option for trust-account deposits.
2. Pay with an accepted card - Mastercard and Visa are accepted for app deposits.

1. Call Access Corrections to make a deposit - Use 866-345-1884 to submit a trust-account deposit by phone.
2. Ask for a live agent if you need help - Idaho DOC lists live, bilingual agent support as available 24/7.
3. Use an accepted card - Mastercard and Visa are accepted for phone deposits.

1. Use CashPay for a walk-in cash deposit - Idaho DOC lists a cash option through CashPay at registered walk-in retailers.
2. Get the barcode, then pay in cash where you shop - The listed examples of participating retailers include CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, 7‑Eleven, and Walgreens.

What to Verify

• ✓ Confirm Access Corrections is still the current way Idaho DOC accepts trust-account deposits for South Idaho Correctional Institution.
• ✓ Confirm Mastercard and Visa are still accepted for the deposit method you plan to use (app or phone).
• ✓ If you’re depositing cash, confirm the current CashPay walk-in retailer list (examples Idaho DOC lists include CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, 7‑Eleven, and Walgreens).
• ✓ If you’re calling, confirm 866-345-1884 is still the correct number and that 24/7 bilingual live-agent support is still available.

• ✓ Ask about fees before you submit the payment (app, phone, and cash methods can be priced differently).
• ✓ Confirm any per-transaction or daily limits that could block your deposit.
• ✓ Confirm typical posting times for each method so you can plan around commissary days.
• ✓ If you’re paying cash in person, verify the retailer’s hours and any cashier requirements for completing the CashPay transaction.

• ✓ Confirm the current rule that envelopes and postage must be purchased through commissary when the resident has funds.
• ✓ Confirm stamps and personal stationery are still not accepted.

Running into trouble with a deposit? Start by verifying the Access Corrections phone number (866-345-1884) and checking the current Idaho DOC instructions for resident trust accounts. A quick check can save you from sending money through the wrong channel.