To send money via JPay on your phone, you can follow these general steps…
- Download the JPay Mobile App – If you haven’t already, download and install the JPay mobile app on your smartphone. The app is available for both Android and iOS devices and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
- Create or Log In to Your JPay Account – Open the JPay app and either create a new account or log in to your existing JPay account. You’ll need to provide some personal information to create an account, including your name, email address, and a password.
- Select the Recipient: Once you’re logged in to your JPay account, select the recipient to whom you want to send money. You may need to search for the recipient by their name or inmate ID number.
- Choose the Transfer Method – JPay offers various methods for transferring money to inmates, including sending funds directly to their trust account or purchasing JPay credits that the inmate can use to buy items or services.
- Enter the Amount – Enter the amount of money you want to send to the inmate. Be sure to double-check the amount before proceeding.
- Complete the Transaction – Follow the prompts to complete the transaction and provide any additional information or payment details required. You may need to enter your payment method information, such as a credit or debit card number.
- Review and Confirm – Review the transaction details to ensure everything is correct, then confirm the transaction to send the money to the inmate.
Once the transaction is complete, the inmate should receive the funds in their account according to the processing times and policies of JPay and the correctional facility. Be sure to keep track of your transaction receipts or confirmation emails for your records.
