How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Western Union is a supported way to add funds for someone at Washington State Penitentiary. Select "Washington Dept Corrections" and enter the Account Number as the incarcerated person's DOC number immediately followed by their last name (matching the format in DOC records). Service fees are tiered by amount—small transfers in the $0.01–$30.00 range have a different fee than larger transfers from $200.01 up to $5,000.00. Washington DOC also commonly uses a limited set of deposit methods statewide, which may include certain electronic debit services and mailed cashier's checks or money orders. Exact options can vary. If you mail funds, don't send cash. Use a cashier's check or money order and clearly note the intended sub-account (such as commissary) so it's applied correctly.
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Getting money onto someone's account at Washington State Penitentiary comes down to two things: using a DOC-approved method and entering the information exactly right—especially with Western Union.
Choose “Washington Dept Corrections” in Western Union. For the Account Number, enter the person’s DOC number immediately followed by their last name (no spaces).
Western Union charges tiered service fees based on the amount you send. For example, $0.01–$30.00 costs $5.95, while $200.01–$5,000.00 costs $9.95.
Washington DOC commonly uses a limited set of deposit options, which may include certain electronic debit services, Western Union, and mailed cashier’s checks or money orders. Accepted vendors and methods can vary, so check the current instructions before sending funds.
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