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Secure Access to Funds for Residents and Parolees

From city, county jails, and detention centers, to transitional work programs and state departments of corrections, Release Pay is the hassle-free way to pay residents and work release participants accurately and on time.

  • Your facility can:

  • Eliminate problems resulting from check fraud, lost and stolen checks, unclaimed property, and escheatment

  • Reconcile bank accounts faster

  • Cut disbursement-related costs for check stock, postage, and supplies

  • Interface with technology for accounting, commissary, jail management, and more

  • Eliminate cash handling in your facility

  • Residents can:

  • Use the Release Pay card anywhere Mastercard® is accepted

  • Get help with their card account 24/7

  • Claim funds through a variety of methods — standard or instant bank transfer, PayPal®, Venmo®, check request, charitable donation, or gift card redemption

  • Gain peace of mind — if a card is lost or misplaced, the cardholder can immediately turn off the card in their mobile app and reactivate when a replacement card is received

Pay Residents Promptly Without the Need For a Bank Account

Without a bank account or a valid ID, cashing a paper check can be a daunting task for your residents and work release participants.

Release Pay helps you put money into the hands of payees quickly, eliminating the challenges presented by paper checks. The pre-paid Release Pay card can be used anywhere Mastercard® is accepted and cardholders can:

  • Eliminate check-cashing fees
  • Avoid the risk of carrying large amounts of cash

Save Time and Cut Costs

Release Pay enables your facility to replace outdated and troublesome paper checks with a pre-paid debit card that can be used everywhere Mastercard® is accepted.

Transitioning from paper checks to modernized operations with Release Pay brings numerous benefits:

  • More time for other office tasks; easily fund your payor account through API, SFTP, or the web portal — Tyler takes care of the rest
  • Significant cost savings, typically ranging from 40% to 90%

In-House Cardholder Support

After loading funds onto a Release Pay card, Tyler's internal call center is available to address any cardholder requirements. Whether it's a routine inquiry like transferring funds or inquiring about the PIN, or a more intricate problem, Release Pay handles all card servicing tasks, relieving you of the responsibility.

One-Time Load and Reloadable Cards

Whether your correctional facility requires a single-load card for inmate transfers or releases, or if the card is intended for work release participants with regular payments, Tyler's Release Pay program offers the flexibility to cater to all your requirements.

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Learn how Tyler’s Release Pay solution can help your correctional facility manage payments to residents and parolees. Download the Release Pay application sheet.

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