Find the inmate’s full name and booking or inmate ID number
Confirm the correct jail or prison facility
Check the facility’s approved money deposit methods
Use the facility’s online inmate commissary or money transfer service
Deposit funds by debit card, credit card, or bank transfer if allowed
Send a money order by mail if permitted
Visit the facility lobby or kiosk if available
Include the inmate’s full name and ID number on all payments
Follow all facility limits on deposit amounts
Keep the receipt or confirmation number
Verify processing times and any service fees
Contact the facility directly if the inmate has multiple accounts or restrictions