If someone you love is locked up in Kansas, getting money into their account covers commissary - food, hygiene, phone time, writing supplies - and keeps the connection alive. Kansas uses two electronic vendors for state prison deposits and has a strict rule about sender information that catches families off guard: if your name and address are missing from a deposit, the entire amount is diverted to a restricted savings account rather than the spending balance. Knowing that upfront can save a lot of confusion.
Kansas splits adult custody into two systems: the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) for state prison sentences, and county jails operated by county or city-county entities. Confirm which one your person is in before sending anything.
State prisons: KDOC and two electronic vendors
If your person is in a KDOC state prison facility, two electronic deposit vendors are accepted: JPay and Access Corrections. Either can be used. Both accept online, phone, and walk-in deposits.
JPay - online at jpay.com, by mobile app, or by phone at 1-800-574-5729. Credit and debit cards accepted. Fees apply.
Access Corrections - online at accesscorrections.com, by mobile app, or by phone at 1-866-345-1884. Credit and debit cards accepted. Walk-in cash deposits via CashPayToday locations including Dollar General, Family Dollar, CVS, and 7-Eleven. Fees apply. Electronic deposits are typically available within 24 hours.
For both vendors: your name and complete return address must be included in the transaction. This is a KDOC requirement, not just a vendor preference.
The forced savings rule
Kansas has a mandatory 10 percent forced savings policy. Every dollar deposited into a resident's account automatically puts 10 percent into a separate forced savings account. That 10 percent is restricted - it can only be used for specific purposes: garnishment payments, obtaining identification documents (birth certificate, driver's license, Social Security card), civil filing fees, transcript fees, subpoena fees, and other Warden-approved reentry expenses. The forced savings balance, plus any interest, is returned to the person in full upon release.
In practical terms, this means that 90 cents of every dollar you deposit reaches the general spending/commissary balance. Plan accordingly.
There is also a separate and critical warning about sender information: if both your name and your return address are not present in the data file submitted to KDOC by JPay or Access Corrections, the entire deposit - not just the 10 percent - will be posted to the forced savings account rather than the spending account. The person will not be able to use that money for commissary until release. Always verify that your name and address are correctly entered in your account profile before completing a deposit.
Money orders by mail - Access Corrections
Money orders can be mailed to KDOC through Access Corrections. Use the deposit form available on the KDOC inmate banking page (also available as a PDF on the KDOC website). Fill out the form with the recipient's full name, recipient ID, and your name and address.
Make the money order payable to "Access Corrections - Kansas DOC." Mail the completed form and money order to:
Access Corrections - Kansas DOC
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
The maximum per money order is $300. Processing takes up to one week after Access Corrections receives the money order. Electronic deposits are faster.
ACH deposits from resident to family
Kansas DOC also has a process for residents to send funds to family or friends via ACH (electronic bank transfer). If you want to receive ACH deposits from your person, you must complete an Authorization Agreement for Personal/Business Disbursements Form, have it signed, and attach a voided check or bank letter with your account information. The completed form goes to the facility. This is a less common use but worth knowing if your person has earned wages or received other credits.
Confirming a deposit
To verify whether a deposit reached the account, contact KDOC Centralized Inmate Banking at 785-746-7630. KDOC does not share account balance information or spending details externally.
The KDOC number is required
The KDOC number (also called the offender number or resident ID) is assigned to every KDOC incarcerated person. Required for all deposit methods. Find it using the KDOC Offender Search on the Kansas DOC website at doc.ks.gov.
County jails: vendor varies by county
Kansas has 105 counties. County jails operate independently from KDOC and set their own deposit vendors.
Johnson County (Overland Park/Kansas City suburbs) - one of Kansas's largest county detention systems - has partnered with Summit Financial Services for commissary and banking services at its detention centers. Check the Johnson County Sheriff's website for current deposit instructions.
Shawnee County (Topeka) operates its own inmate funds system through the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. Check snco.gov/doc for current deposit methods.
Other Kansas county jails use JPay, Access Corrections, or their own county-specific platforms. The only reliable way to find the current vendor for a specific Kansas county jail is to check that county's website or call the jail directly.
Accounts do not transfer between vendors. When your person moves from a county jail to a KDOC state prison, the account and balance stay with the original vendor. You set up a new deposit through JPay or Access Corrections using the KDOC number.
Federal custody in Kansas
If your person is in federal Bureau of Prisons custody in Kansas - the primary federal facilities are USP Leavenworth and FCI Leavenworth at 1300 Metropolitan, Leavenworth KS 66048 - deposits go through the BOP Trust Fund via Western Union, MoneyGram at retail, or online at bop.gov. You need the eight-digit BOP register number. Do not use KDOC deposit methods for federal inmates.
What to know before you send anything
Include your name and address on every deposit. If both your name and return address are missing from the deposit data, the entire amount is diverted to the forced savings account. Always confirm your profile information is complete and accurate before depositing.
10 percent goes to forced savings automatically. Every deposit sends 10 percent to a restricted savings account. The person receives 90 cents per dollar for commissary. The 10 percent is returned with interest at release.
The money order maximum is $300. Use electronic deposits for faster processing - up to one week for mailed money orders versus 24 hours or less for electronic.
Get the KDOC number first. Required for all deposits. Find it at doc.ks.gov.
County jail vendors vary. JPay and Access Corrections are KDOC state prison vendors - county jails use their own platforms.
Related pages:
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How to write a letter to someone in a Kansas facility
Send mail and photos through InmateAid
Arrest Record Search (affiliate)
Frequently asked questions
What two vendors does Kansas DOC accept for inmate deposits?
JPay and Access Corrections. Both are accepted for KDOC state prison electronic deposits - online, by app, by phone, and for Access Corrections at CashPayToday walk-in retail locations.
What is the forced savings rule in Kansas?
10 percent of every deposit is automatically placed in a restricted forced savings account. That money cannot be used for commissary - only for garnishments, ID documents, filing fees, and other Warden-approved reentry uses. It is returned with interest at release.
What happens if my name and address are missing from a deposit?
If both your name and your complete return address are not included in the deposit data file sent to KDOC, the entire deposit is posted to the forced savings account - not the spending/commissary balance. Always verify your profile information is complete before depositing.
What is the mailing address for Kansas DOC money orders?
Access Corrections - Kansas DOC, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis MO 63132. Make payable to "Access Corrections - Kansas DOC." Use the deposit form from the KDOC website. Maximum $300 per money order. Up to one week to process.
Where can I deposit cash for a Kansas state prison resident?
Through CashPayToday locations (Dollar General, Family Dollar, CVS, 7-Eleven) via Access Corrections. Register at cashpaytoday.com for a barcode.
How do I confirm a deposit reached the account?
Call KDOC Centralized Inmate Banking at 785-746-7630. KDOC does not provide account balance or spending information.
What is the KDOC number and where do I find it?
The KDOC number (offender/resident ID) is assigned to every Kansas state prison resident. Required for all deposits. Find it through the KDOC Offender Search at doc.ks.gov.
What vendor does Johnson County use?
Summit Financial Services for commissary and banking. Check the Johnson County Sheriff's website for current deposit instructions.
What vendor does Shawnee County use?
Shawnee County operates its own inmate funds system. Check snco.gov/doc for current instructions.
Do accounts transfer between vendors?
No. When your person moves from county jail to a KDOC state prison, you set up a new deposit account using JPay or Access Corrections with the KDOC number.
How do I send money to someone in federal prison in Kansas?
Use the BOP Trust Fund - Western Union, MoneyGram, or bop.gov. Primary Kansas federal facility: USP/FCI Leavenworth (1300 Metropolitan, Leavenworth KS 66048). You need the eight-digit BOP register number. ====================================================================
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