Sending Money

How to Send Money to Facility

Sending money is usually straightforward once you know the right method and follow the facility's format. Here are your options, plus the few rules that tend to trip people up.

3 min read Based on general MA policies

Access Corrections (Secure Deposits) is the preferred way to send money to an inmate. Start there. Only explore other options if you have a specific reason to.

Through Access Corrections (Secure Deposits), you can make deposits 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using a credit or debit card. Need help or prefer another language? Call their toll-free line at 1-866-345-1884. Bilingual representatives are available 24/7.

All deposits must be in U.S. funds. If you're sending a money order or check through Access Corrections, it has to be drawn from a U.S. financial institution. The service also only accepts U.S.-based addresses (no international addresses).

You can also add money in person by dropping a check or money order into the box labeled "Inmate Funds" in the facility lobby. Make it out to the inmate and include their commitment number. One thing to watch for: all money orders over $200 and all personal checks deposited in person are placed on a 7-business-day hold.

Steps to Follow

  • Use Access Corrections (Secure Deposits) first, it is the preferred method.
  • Make your deposit using a credit or debit card. Deposits through Access Corrections are available 24/7.
  • If you are using a money order or check with Access Corrections, make sure it is in U.S. funds, drawn from a U.S. financial institution, and tied to a U.S.-based address (not an international address).
  • For an in-person deposit, prepare a check or money order made out to the inmate and include the inmate's commitment number.
  • Drop it into the facility lobby box labeled "Inmate Funds."
  • Plan for a delay if needed: money orders over $200 and all personal checks deposited in person are held for 7 business days.
  • If you need a cash-only option, enroll with Cash Pay Today and use it to find nearby drop-off locations for cash deposits.
  • For help with a deposit, call Access Corrections toll-free at 1-866-345-1884. Bilingual representatives are available 24/7.

Before sending anything by check or money order, make sure you're using U.S. funds. Going through Access Corrections? Confirm your check or money order is from a U.S. financial institution and tied to a U.S.-based address. Depositing in person? Factor in the 7-business-day hold on money orders over $200 and all personal checks.

Planning to deposit through Access Corrections? Make sure you have a credit or debit card ready and that 24/7 deposit availability still applies to your situation. For real-time help, call Access Corrections at 1-866-345-1884. Bilingual representatives are available 24/7.

Planning to use the lobby drop box? Confirm the facility is still accepting in-person deposits and look for the box labeled "Inmate Funds." For cash-only deposits, verify you can still enroll with Cash Pay Today and that there are convenient drop-off locations near you.

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