What Fees Will I Pay? Comparing Money Transfer Costs for Alabama Inmates

ADOC organizes deposit fees by tier, with different transaction fees for Internet, Phone, Walk-in, and Money Order deposits. For a small deposit ($0.01–$25.00), Internet costs $2.95, Phone costs $3.95, Walk-in costs $3.95, and Money Order is listed as

Here's what ADOC transaction fees look like for common deposit amounts. Sending $20? That's in the $0.01–$25.00 range. You'll pay $2.95 online, $3.95 by phone, or $3.95 for a walk-in deposit. Money orders show

1. Choose your deposit method - Internet, Phone, Walk-in, or Money Order.
2. Match your amount to the ADOC fee tier - use the deposit range that fits your amount to find the listed ADOC transaction fee.
3. Add any extra charges outside ADOC’s table - for example, costs tied to the payment channel you’re using.
4. Watch the $3,000 reporting threshold - if your deposit (or combined deposits) reaches $3,000 or more, be prepared to provide your Social Security number.

Want to skip the ADOC transaction fee entirely? Money orders are listed as

• ✓ Confirm the facility accepts money orders for deposits.
• ✓ Keep the daily money order deposit total at $900.00 or less.
• ✓ Compare what it costs you to purchase a money order versus the ADOC fee for Internet, Phone, or Walk-in.

Before sending funds, confirm what you'll actually pay end-to-end - not just the ADOC fee in the table. Using Access Secure Deposits? You'll need to create an account through the Access Corrections site or by calling (866) 345-1884. If cash works better for you, ADOC also points to CashPayToday, which has more than 800 statewide locations including Dollar General and Family Dollar. It's a solid option if you'd rather not use a card or can't deposit online.