How to Send Money to Someone at Frank Lee: Methods, Fees, Limits, and Mail Tips
Sending money to someone at Frank Lee is straightforward once you know your options. Here are the four Alabama DOC-approved methods, what they cost, and the mail rules that keep your payment from getting delayed or returned.
At a Glance
- ✓ Online (debit/credit card) through Access Corrections - typically the fastest option; funds can post within 24 hours.
- ✓ By phone (debit/credit card) through Access Corrections - another fast option; funds can post within 24 hours.
- ✓ Walk-in retailer (cash) using CashPayToday - you’ll need to register first and bring a barcode to the register.
- ✓ Money order by mail - accepted, but slower than electronic options.
Need the money there fast? Access Corrections is your best bet - deposits can post within 24 hours.
Fees vary by method and amount. For small deposits ($0.01–$25.00), ADOC's fee table shows $2.95 online and $3.95 by phone. Mailed money orders? No vendor fee at those tiers. The tradeoff: card-based deposits are faster but cost more. Money orders save on fees but take longer to arrive.
Mailing a money order? Keep in mind there's a daily cap of $900.00.
Send your money order and completed deposit form to: Access Corrections – Alabama DOC, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132.
Timing tip: Mailed deposits can take up to a week to process. Access Corrections deposits post within 24 hours - so mail works best when you're not in a rush.
Mailed Do Not Include
- ✓ Cash
- ✓ Letters
- ✓ Stamps
- ✓ Photos
- ✓ Notes
Warning: Returned money orders or checks trigger a $25 handling fee. Keep your envelope clean and follow the form instructions exactly.
- Register the sender and the recipient - CashPayToday requires you to register both before you go to a payment location.
- Get your barcode - bring it either printed out or saved on your phone.
- Pay at the register - present the barcode at checkout and tell the clerk how much you’re sending.
Want faster deposits? Set up Access Corrections online at www.accesscorrections.com or call (866) 345-1884. Funds can post within 24 hours.
Sending $3,000 or more? Federal law requires you to provide your Social Security number for deposits - or combined deposits - at that threshold.
Quick Checklist
- ✓ If you need it to arrive fast, use Access Corrections online or by phone (debit/credit card); deposits can post within 24 hours.
- ✓ If you’re paying in cash and want to use a retail counter, use CashPayToday - but register the sender and recipient first and bring the barcode to the register.
- ✓ If you’re avoiding card fees and can wait longer, mail a money order (it’s slower, and you must follow the mail rules closely).
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