Send Inmate Money — Ask the Inmate
Putting money on a loved one's books is one of the most direct ways to improve their daily life inside. Commissary funds cover phone calls, food supplements, personal care, and the small daily necessities that make incarceration more bearable. But every facility uses specific approved money transfer services and sending money through an unapproved channel means delays, fees, or the money not arriving at all. This section covers which money transfer services are approved at federal and state facilities, how to find the right service for a specific institution, how long transfers take to post, deposit limits and frequency restrictions, how to send money from outside the United States, and what to do when a transfer does not post as expected. The practical guidance here is built around getting money where it needs to go efficiently and without unnecessary fees. See also our sections on Commissary, Money Transfer, and Inmate Phone Calls.
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If you cannot find the inmate on the Georgia Department of Corrections website, there are a few common reasons: They may not be in state custody yet If they were recently arrested or sentenced, they could still be in a county jail waiting to be transferred. The system has not updated yet It can take time for new inmates or transfers to appear in the database. Name or spelling differences Try variations of the name or search with additional
Read moreWith Tiger Commissary, deposit times can vary because the service does not clearly publish standard processing speeds like some other providers do. In many cases, funds show up within a few hours, but it can also take up to 24 to 48 hours depending on: The jail’s processing schedule Time of day or weekend/holiday delays Internal approval procedures at the facility Unlike Western Union, which often posts funds almost immediately, smaller or facility-specific systems like Tiger Commissary
Read moreRiverbend Correctional Facility in Georgia is a privately operated facility run by the GEO Group under contract with the Georgia Department of Corrections. Sending money to an inmate there follows the Georgia DOC approved process rather than a facility specific system. The approved money transfer services for Georgia DOC facilities including Riverbend are JPay and Access Corrections. Both allow you to send money online, by phone, or through retail locations. JPay JPay is the most commonly used
Read moreWhen sending money through Western Union to an inmate at ASPC Florence-Globe, the “account number” field must be entered in a very specific format. You will combine the inmate’s ID number and last name with no spaces between them. Example: 123456Smith Here are the key points to get it right: Use the inmate’s full ID number Immediately follow it with the last name Do not add spaces, commas, or special characters Make sure the spelling matches exactly what the facility
Read moreWhen Western Union asks for an “account number” to send money to an inmate, they are referring to the inmate’s ID number. This number is what directs the funds to the correct trust account within the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Before sending money, you will need to: Set up your own Western Union user account Have the inmate’s full name exactly as it appears in the system Enter the inmate’s ID number as the account number If you do
Read moreLeavenworth Detention Center is a privately run prison by CCA. Western Union is the fastest and most secure way to send money and it would be available to your inmate within minutes, OR you can also send a money order by US Mail to this address which will take several days to post: CCA Inmate Trust (Last Name, First Name/Inmate CCA Commissary #) Facility: LEAVN P.O. Box 933488 Atlanta, GA 31193-3488
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