How to Send Money to Tipton Correctional Center, MO (MO)

Phone calls at Tipton Correctional Center run through an automated security system. Every offender needs a personal identification number (PIN) to place calls. This matters because funding and access go hand in hand: even if money is available, the offender still needs their PIN set up and working before they can call. For debit calling, offenders can purchase debit minutes through the facility canteen or from a kiosk. If you're trying to help from the outside, you can fund calls in advance through Securus. One option is Advance Connect, which lets you fund calls tied to a specific bill-to number (BTN). The other is setting up a prepaid account directly through Securus.

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• ✓ Confirm the offender has (and can use) their PIN for the automated phone system.
• ✓ Ask the offender whether they are buying debit minutes through the canteen and/or from a kiosk, and what they need from you (if anything) to make that work.
• ✓ If you are funding from home, get the correct bill-to number (BTN) or prepaid account details, then fund through Securus (Advance Connect for a specific BTN, or a prepaid Securus account).
• ✓ Keep your focus on call funding when using these methods. For anything beyond phone minutes, verify the correct process before sending money.

Before sending money, verify a few things so your payment lands where you intend. Start by confirming how the offender gets or activates their PIN, and whether they still have steps to complete before they can make calls. Then double-check which debit-minute purchase options are currently available to them (canteen, kiosk, or both), along with any limits or timing that could affect when minutes show up. If you're using Securus, make sure you have the right setup for your situation: funding Advance Connect to a specific BTN, or building a prepaid balance through a Securus account. Confirm current payment methods, fees, and processing times directly through Securus or the facility's latest instructions. Looking to send money for commissary or other non-phone needs? Those deposits use a different process. The information here covers phone-call funding only, so you'll need to verify the approved method for commissary separately.