Before you login to JailATM and even before you start to use JailATM services, it is important for you to know what payment methods which are accepted by JailATM. Some people may also wonder whether JailATM accepts Prepaid Cards or not. Here is the information related to payment in JailATM.
Does JailATM Accept Prepaid Cards?
According to the JailATM website on its Support section, Prepaid Cards are not supported. It means that you are not able to use Prepaid cards if you want to make payments to JailATMs. It is also explained that JailATM only accept:
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- Visa
- MasterCard
And even though other cards may work, JailATM does not support any that are not on the list above.
How Much Is the Fee to Make a Deposit Through JailATM?
The fee that you have to spend to make a deposit can vary by facility. As explained on the JailATM Support page, when you are sending money, you will see the fee which appears after you search for the resident you are making the deposit to. You will also be asked to confirm the total amount before the transaction is processed.
How Do We Add Payment Methods in JailATM?
Here are the steps to add a payment method in JailATM.
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- The first thing that you have to do after you sign in is to click on My Account.
- After that, you need to click on the Settings.
- Then, you need to click on the Payment Methods.
- Now, you must click on the New.
- Then, you are required to enter your card information.
- At last, the Save button must be clicked.
If you want to use this card to be able to fund your messaging subscription, you need to click the box beside ‘Would you like to make this card your messaging subscription payment method?’ before you click on the Save button. If you do this, it will replace the card currently being used to fund your messaging subscription.
What Do We Have to Do to Edit the Payment Method in JailATM?
If you want to edit your payment method in JailATM, here are the steps to follow.
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- After you sign in, you have to click on My Account.
- Then, you need to click Settings.
- After clicking on Settings, then click on the Payment Methods.
- Here, you need to choose the Payment Method That You Wish To Edit Or Remove.
- And then, Edit must be clicked.
- You are able to change the details of the card here or you can click remove to delete the card.
It is important for you to note that before you are able to remove your card or edit the card information being used for the messaging subscription, you need to cancel your messaging subscription.
How Do We Make a Deposit in JailATM?
Do you want to make a deposit in JailATM? If yes, here are the steps to follow.
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- First, signing in to your account is required.
- After signing in, you need to click on the Send Money Now button.
- And then, you must choose the state and facility.
- After choosing the state and facility, you need to enter at least 3 characters of the resident’s last name or their ID and then hit the Search button.
- And then, your payment information and amount of the deposit must be entered. Then, you have to click in the box which says that you have read and agree to the terms. Under it, there is an OK button and you have to click on it.
- Now, you are able to review the details of the payment and if you have reviewed it and you are sure that it is right, you can hit the Send Money button.
Let’s say that it is successful. If so, then you will be directed to a receipt screen. On that screen, you are allowed to print the receipt or return to the home screen.
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