Use ViaPath/ConnectNetwork to deposit funds. You always need the person's full name and OPUS number.
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NC DAC facilities, including Catawba Correctional Center, use ViaPath/ConnectNetwork (GTL) for money deposits. You can deposit online at ConnectNetwork.com, by phone, through Western Union, or by money order. Every deposit requires the person’s full legal name and OPUS number. Money funds commissary purchases, phone time through ViaPath/GTL, and other authorized items. Only approved visitors may make deposits.
North Carolina uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for all NC DAC money deposits. There are four ways to send money.
Go to ConnectNetwork.com. Create a free account or log in. Search for Catawba Correctional Center, enter the person’s full legal name and OPUS number, choose an amount, and pay with a debit or credit card. A service fee applies and is shown before you confirm. Online fees range from $2.48 to $8.16 depending on the amount.
Call the ConnectNetwork Trust line at 888-428-1845. Follow the prompts to make a deposit. For AdvancePay phone deposits, call 800-483-8314 instead. Phone deposit fees range from $3.27 to $8.95.
Use Western Union code NCDAC TRUST. You can complete Western Union transfers online at westernunion.com or at a Western Union agent location. The fee is $3.00.
Send a money order payable to TouchPay Holdings LLC. Mail it to:
TouchPay Holdings LLC PO Box 174 Houston, TX 77001-0174
Include the person’s full legal name and OPUS number on the money order and in a cover note. Money orders carry no service fee.
You need two things for every deposit method:
Find the OPUS number with the NC OPI inmate search. A deposit without the right OPUS number can be delayed, misapplied, or returned.
| Method | Fee Range |
|---|---|
| Online (ConnectNetwork.com) | $2.48 to $8.16 |
| Phone (888-428-1845) | $3.27 to $8.95 |
| Western Union (NCDAC TRUST) | $3.00 flat |
| Money order (TouchPay) | Free |
Fees are current as of July 2026. Confirm the current fee before completing a deposit at ConnectNetwork.com.
Only approved visitors may deposit money to a resident’s account at NC DAC facilities. If you are not on the approved visitor list, your deposit may be rejected. Start the visitor application process by asking the resident to mail you a blank form. See the visitation guide for details.
Funds go into the resident’s trust account. They can use it for:
At Catawba, residents in the work release program also earn wages from their private-sector jobs. Those wages supplement the trust account and are managed through NC DAC accounting for family support and restitution payments.
If a deposit does not appear on the resident’s account within the expected timeframe:
If the resident transfers to another NC DAC facility, funds in their trust account generally follow them. Contact ConnectNetwork at 877-650-4249 or call the new facility for confirmation.
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Use ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to ConnectNetwork.com, find Catawba Correctional Center, and deposit with the person's full legal name and OPUS number. You can also call 888-428-1845, use Western Union code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a free money order to TouchPay Holdings LLC, PO Box 174, Houston TX 77001-0174.
Send MoneyOPUS is the unique number NC DAC assigns to each person in custody. Find it with the NC OPI search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. Search by name and the number appears in the result.
Send MoneyIt depends on the method. Online fees range from $2.48 to $8.16. Phone fees range from $3.27 to $8.95. Western Union charges $3.00. Money orders mailed to TouchPay are free.
Send MoneyOnly approved visitors may deposit money at NC DAC facilities. If you are not on the resident's approved visitor list, contact the facility about getting on the list before sending funds.
Send MoneyOnline deposits typically post within a few hours. Money orders and Western Union transfers can take 1 to 3 business days. Contact ConnectNetwork at 877-650-4249 if a deposit is delayed.
Send MoneyCommissary items like food, hygiene products, and stationery, phone time through ViaPath/GTL, and other authorized purchases approved by NC DAC.
Send MoneyNo. Cash in letters is not accepted and will be confiscated. Use ConnectNetwork, Western Union, or a money order instead.
Send MoneyFunds in the trust account generally follow the person to the new NC DAC facility. Call ConnectNetwork support at 877-650-4249 or the new facility to confirm after a transfer.
Send MoneyCheck that you used the correct full legal name and OPUS number. Confirm you are an approved visitor. Then call ConnectNetwork support at 877-650-4249 or the facility at (828) 466-5521.
Send MoneyOnly approved visitors can deposit. If someone outside the approved list wants to send money, they need to be added to the visitor list first. There is no workaround for this NC DAC policy.
Send MoneyPhone deposits can be made separately through ViaPath/GTL by calling 800-483-8314 for AdvancePay. General trust account deposits through ConnectNetwork cover commissary and other approved purchases. The resident can also pay for calls from their general account.
Send MoneyNC DAC may set account balance limits. Contact ConnectNetwork at 877-650-4249 or call Catawba at (828) 466-5521 to confirm current limits.
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