When you create an account on JailATM, you are required to enter your SSN number. However, some people may not be comfortable with it so they wonder why they actually have to enter their Social Security Number on the form.
Well, as explained on the JailATM Support page, a Social Security Number is needed on the account to make a deposit to a resident. On the video of creating a JailATM account, it is also explained that this number is required not only for making deposits, but also for ordering gift packs. Your Social Security Number is needed to obey the Bank Secrecy Act / Anti/Money Laundering Act. When you are entering your Social Security Number, you have to make sure that you do not enter dashes or spaces. That’s all the information which is provided by JailATM on its website about Social Security Number. And to know how to enter Social Security Number on the creating account form in JailATM, you are able to read the explanation below about creating a JailATM account.
Creating JailATM Account by Using Social Security Number
When you are creating a JailATM account, you are required to enter your Social Security Number. Here are the steps to create a JailATM account including entering Social Security Number in it.
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- The first thing that you need to do to create a JailATM account is to open the website of JailATM at here.
- On that site, you must click on the Sign In/ Register that you are able to find at the top right of the site.
- Then, you will go to another page where you are required to enter your email address. When you are entering your email address, you need to make sure that you enter your complete email address, for example, julia123@emaildomain.com.
- And now, you will go to another page where you are required to fill out all information on the Personal Details form including First Name, Last Name, Phone, SSN, Date of Birth, Time Zone, Street, City, State, ZIP, Driver’s License/ State ID#, and Driver License or ID Issuing State. Once again, when you are entering your Social Security Number (SSN), make sure that you do not enter dashes or spaces.
- After filling the form out, then you need to hit the Save button.
- Now, you have to make a password.
- After making a password, you need to check your email. In the email, you will find an activation link and the thing that you have to do is to click on the link. Alternatively, you are able to copy the link and paste into your browser.
- You are able to sign in to your JailATM account by using your email address and password.
JailATM is a platform where you are able to stay connected with your loved one who is incarcerated. With JailATM, you are able to send money, send an email, do a video call, send gift packs, and some other services. To know more information about using the services of JailATM and the other information related to this platform, you are able to access the JailATM Support page.
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