What is Securus inmate debit?
Daniel Santos
Updated on February 03, 2026
Securus Debit is an incarcerated individual-owned prepaid calling account used by incarcerated individuals to pay for their own telephone calls. Correctional facilities also have the option to allow friends & family members to deposit funds directly into an Securus Debit account.
How much is a 30 min securus call?
The FCC rate caps – $0.21 per-minute for debit and prepaid ICS calls and $0.25 per-minute for collect ICS calls – are in effect for all “interstate” ICS calls.
How do you get securus?
By phone. To set up an account by phone, you can call Securus Technologies at 1-800-844-6591.
Do prisons use securus?
Thousands of jails and prisons across the United States use a company called Securus Technologies to provide and monitor calls to inmates.
Can I use a prepaid card for Securus inmate?
What type of credit cards can be used on a Securus account? Securus accepts Visa, MasterCard credit cards, bank cards and prepaid cards with a Visa or MasterCard logo that have been registered.
How do I add money to my Securus account?
Securus offers a number of convenient funding methods to meet your needs.
- Credit / Debit Card Online or By Phone. Payment types accepted Online or By Phone.
- Western Union. Cash. Credit/Debit Card. Money Order. Cashier’s Check. Payments* can easily be made in person or online using Western Union® Quick Collect®.
Why are collect calls from jail so expensive?
So, why are the rates so high? Experts say inmates are subject to monopolies and surcharges because they’re unable to shop around for phone providers. Nationwide, the average cost of one 15-minute phone call from jail is $5.74, but that amount can range as high as $24.82, according to the Prison Policy Initiative.
How can I make jail calls cheaper?
What You Do
- Step 1: Sign up for a local number. The local number will be set to ring to your home phone or cell phone.
- Step 2: Give the inmate the new phone number.
- Step 3: Contact the phone provider for the institution and set up a prepaid or advance pay account for the new number.
How much is a Securus account?
Terms and Conditions ×
| Funding Method | Payment Address | Payment Processing Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| IVR | 1-800-844-6591 | Up to $3.00 Visa and MasterCard |
| CSR | 1-800-844-6591 | Up to $5.95 Visa and MasterCard |
| Postal Mail | Securus Correctional Billing Services PO Box 650757 Dallas, TX 75265-0757 | $0 |
| Kiosk | Select facilities | $3.00 cash; $3.00 credit/debit card |
How do I add money to Securus?
Can you make a phone call to an inmate with Securus?
This is usually done via collect calls (landlines only) or prepaid phone accounts provided by third parties. Besides phone calls, Securus enables video calls on phones, tablets, and PCs. You should also bear in mind that you won’t be able to talk to inmates whenever you wish.
Can a cell phone company call an inmate?
First, check if you are on the inmate’s approved telephone list and if they are permitted to call you. Then, see if the prison allows collect calls, or if other companies like Securus might be used. In case Securus has a green light, you should know more about its services and options.
Do you need a Securus account to debit an inmate?
Inmate Debit confirm × A Securus Online account is required in order to schedule a video visitation session with an inmate at this correctional facility. If you already have an account and are not logged in, please log in at the top of the website. If you do not have an account, would you like to create one now?
What’s the maximum amount for a Securus debit card?
Incarcerated individuals can call anyone on their approved calling list without requiring friends and family to create separate prepaid accounts Calls will connect to cell phones (subject to facility restrictions) The maximum funding amount is $50.00 per transaction
