How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
There are a few ways to add money to an offender's account at Tipton Correctional Center: a facility lobby kiosk, approved online vendors, JPay electronic transfer, or mailing a money order or cashier's check (follow the vendor or mail instructions for each). Kiosk and card deposits usually post quickly, which means funds show up sooner for commissary and other approved purchases. Mailed deposits can take a few business days to arrive and process. The money goes into the inmate's personal account for commissary and approved purchases. Transfers between inmates are not allowed. If you're trying to help with phone costs, debit minutes and prepaid phone accounts can be purchased through the canteen or kiosks, and set up through a vendor like Securus.
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You can send money through a facility lobby kiosk, an approved online vendor (including JPay), or by mailing a money order or cashier's check using the vendor's address instructions. For electronic deposits or kiosk payments, enter the inmate's name and inmate number exactly as requested so the deposit posts correctly.
Kiosk and card transactions usually post quickly and may be available the same day. Mailed deposits typically take a few business days to be processed and posted.
Yes. Debit minutes and prepaid phone accounts can be purchased at the canteen or kiosks, and prepaid phone accounts can also be set up through vendors such as Securus.
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