Three Ways to Put Money on an Inmate’s Account at Duffield (and Which Is Fastest)
Getting commissary money to someone at Duffield? The method you pick affects how fast it arrives and how much hassle you deal with. Here's a breakdown of your three options.
The lobby kiosk at Duffield is the most straightforward option. It accepts cash, credit, or debit - so whether you're walking in with bills or swiping a card, you're covered.
- ✓ $5 bills
- ✓ $10 bills
- ✓ $20 bills
- ✓ $50 bills
- ✓ $100 bills
Speed is where the kiosk shines. Deposits post in real time, making it your best bet when someone needs funds right away.
Fee: Cash deposits at the lobby kiosk have a $3.25 fee.
No need to work around business hours either. The lobby kiosk is available 24/7 - early morning, late night, weekends included.
Can't make it to the lobby? The JAIL ATM website lets you deposit commissary funds from home. Family and friends can add money for Duffield inmates without an in-person trip.
Run into trouble making a deposit? Whether you're at the kiosk or online, getting help quickly saves headaches. The support number is in the troubleshooting section below.
Mailing money is also an option, but Duffield only accepts money orders - don't send a personal check.
- ✓ Make the money order payable to the inmate
- ✓ Put the sender’s name on the money order
- ✓ Put the sender’s return address on the money order
- ✓ Include the inmate’s ID number on the money order
The catch? Timing. Your money order must arrive at least one business day prior to commissary for the funds to be available.
Need it fast? The lobby kiosk wins - deposits post instantly. Handling it from home? JAIL ATM is your remote option. Mailing a money order is the slowest route since it must arrive at least one business day before commissary.
Cost reminder: A cash deposit at the lobby kiosk includes a $3.25 fee, so you’re paying for speed and convenience.
Having trouble with a deposit? Call 870-627-5476 for customer support with inmate funds.
Here's a helpful workaround: you can deposit funds at any Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority site for any SWVRJA inmate. If another SWVRJA location is closer than Duffield, that can save you a trip without slowing things down.
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