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How to Send Money to an Inmate at Wheeler Correctional Facility (Options, Fees, and Requirements)

Sending money is straightforward once you know the rules—especially the one that trips people up most: you have to be on the approved visitor list.

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How to Send Money to an Inmate at Wheeler Correctional Facility (Options, Fees, and Requirements)

Before sending funds to someone at Wheeler Correctional Facility, confirm you're on their approved visitor list. This applies regardless of payment method. Skip this step and your deposit gets blocked - even if everything else is correct.

Want to avoid fees? You can create a free money order voucher, print it, and mail it in. The tradeoff is time - expect up to two weeks for delivery and processing. If your loved one needs the funds by a certain date, plan accordingly.

How to Send Money to an Inmate at Wheeler Correctional Facility (Options, Fees, and Requirements)

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  • ✓ JPay internet funds transfer of $0.01–$20.00: $3.50 fee per transaction

Run into trouble? Call the number on the send-money page to speak with a live agent. Support is available 24/7, so you can get help even outside regular business hours.

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