Are there more ways than Western Union to send inmate money?
When I go to register on Western Union it says it is temporarily unavailable because they are undergoing changes. This has been the case now for at least over a week. Is there an alternative ?
Charlotte Harrison
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If your inmate's facility allows for other competing services, we would recommend JPay.com, they are the largest and most reliable of all the inmate money
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If your inmate's facility allows for other competing services, we would recommend JPay.com, they are the largest and most reliable of all the inmate money transfer companies. If a money order is an option you could always go to nearby Western Union depot and mail it in.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: July 20,2015
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