Sending money to US death row

[moghirl]

I posted a similar message on the 'Introduce youself ' by mistake, I'm new to PC's and forums, so please bear bear with me while I get it together What I'm hoping to find out is there an alternative way of tranfering funds to a Florida prison, apart from Western Union, who charge 10 quid ($17) for using their service. My friend needs the dollars more than W.Union. Any ideas?

[tulla63]

Moghirl said:

I posted a similar message on the 'Introduce youself ' by mistake, I'm new to PC's and forums, so please bear bear with me while I get it together What I'm hoping to find out is there an alternative way of tranfering funds to a Florida prison, apart from Western Union, who charge 10 quid ($17) for using their service. My friend needs the dollars more than W.Union. Any ideas?

Hi,

You'll find that information on:

www.dc.state.fl.us/oth/inmates/funds.html#1

Love,
Turid

[jj]

My husband has some friends from France that send him some money and they send it to me, and I put it on their books for them. I know a lot of people from Europe that do this.

[ela]

yes, that's a good idea.. it's impossible to send money orders from Italy ( I think from the rest of europe too..) We don't have that kind of money orders in Italy.. the only way to send money to USA is that the person go personally to get it... Last time I had to send money to my friend, I was going to NY for personal stuffs and I did everything from there.. in USA money orders are quick and easy. To be honest I didn't know anyone in USA who could get my money and then transfer to my friend.. but that's a good idea.
love, Ela

[tulla63]

ela said:

yes, that's a good idea.. it's impossible to send money orders from Italy ( I think from the rest of europe too..) We don't have that kind of money orders in Italy.. the only way to send money to USA is that the person go personally to get it... Last time I had to send money to my friend, I was going to NY for personal stuffs and I did everything from there.. in USA money orders are quick and easy. To be honest I didn't know anyone in USA who could get my money and then transfer to my friend.. but that's a good idea.
love, Ela

Hi Ela,

I'm sure you're not the only one wondering about the same. What I will do, is to ask some friends of mine who are sending money to Florida Death Row every month, and then post their response here so others can see it too.

Love,
Turid

[moghirl]

Thanks everyone, what i'm hoping to do now is send funds through his sister who lives in Florida, Cheers, love Mo.

[tulla63]

Moghirl said:

Thanks everyone, what i'm hoping to do now is send funds through his sister who lives in Florida, Cheers, love Mo.

Shouldn't be a problem if she has a Paypal account. I was just in contact with a friend of mine who is helping out this way.

GOOD LUCK!

Love,
Turid

[tulla63]

Hi There!

Here's what my friend wrote: (She's from England)

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"Well money orders are expensive - I don't send them.

I am lucky. I send dollars with the Inmate Trust Fund Slip filled out to my friend in another state and she buys money orders from the US Post Office. She then sends it for me.

OR, I do it myself when I go over.

Yes, it's difficult to send money - probably on purpose.

Hope that helped a little. Hope your friend finds a way.]"

If his sister can't for various reasons do this for you, I can put you in touch with somebody who can. If so, just send me a IM.

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Love,
Turid

[moghirl]

Thanks Turid, i don't know if his sister has a paypal account, i know Western Union's safe and very fast but at $17 commission to send $35 as i already said i'd much prefer my friend got the extra cash than a big multi-national. I might have to get back to some of you on this, i appreciate the offers of help, cheers for now ,love Mo.

[jojo29]

Can someone explain to me how you can send western union to Polunsky? I heard it is poss but I don't know how to do it. Bobby refuses to send me one of those slips because he feels he is the man and will take care of it but I want to do this for him and don't know any other ideas.

[tulla63]

JoJo29 said:

Can someone explain to me how you can send western union to Polunsky? I heard it is poss but I don't know how to do it. Bobby refuses to send me one of those slips because he feels he is the man and will take care of it but I want to do this for him and don't know any other ideas.

I found this at:

www.tdcj.state.tx.us/publications/offender_family_guide/offguide-trustfund.htm

WESTERN UNION QUICK COLLECT from anywhere in the United States. All three Quick Collect products are subject to different fees, transfer amounts and other restrictions in certain states. Standard fee for over-the-counter Quick Collect transaction at a Western Union location is $9.95. Deposit will post to offender's account within 24 hours.
Western Union Quick Collect
-Call Western Union at 1-800-325-6000, or visit www.westernunion.com to find the nearest Western Union location
Western Union Quick Collect by Phone
-For credit card transactions-call Western Union at 1-800-634-3422 (Press 2 to send Q/C payment)
Western Union Quick Collect Online
-For Web transactions, visit www.westernunion.com

Western Union Convenience Pay offered at select locations within the state of Texas. Send up to $200 to an offender's trust fund account for a service fee of $3. Call 1-800-354-0005 to find a Convenience Pay agent location. Retail locations include Kroger, HEB, Minyard's, Sack 'n Save, Carnival and selected Western Union agent locations.

Love,
Turid

[ex member]

JoJo29 said:

Can someone explain to me how you can send western union to Polunsky? I heard it is poss but I don't know how to do it. Bobby refuses to send me one of those slips because he feels he is the man and will take care of it but I want to do this for him and don't know any other ideas.

Hi Jo,

I have detailed information on how to do it. I always used western union to send money to Lonnie. I am on my way out to church right now but will post the info to you as soon as I get home. xxxxxxx
Pam