Abstract: In an aspect, a method includes receiving authorization information from a controlled facility, and receiving a request to initiate a financial transaction at an agent device. At least one party to the financial transaction may be a resident of the controlled facility. The method includes determining whether the resident is authorized to participate in the financial transaction based on the authorization information. Determining whether the resident is authorized to participate in the financial transaction may include determining, based on the authorization information, whether a party that is to receive funds from or provide funds to the resident in connection with the financial transaction corresponds to an entity that the resident of the controlled facility is authorized to receive funds from or provide funds to. The method includes initiating the financial transaction in response to a determination that the resident is authorized to participate in the financial transaction.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating cash payments for online transactions are provided. In some embodiments, a transaction is initiated online with a retailer where a user indicates that payment will be made for the transaction using cash. The user may then complete payment of the transaction with a cash payment service establishment using transaction identification information given to the user. Systems and methods for retrieving funds from an online/virtual account are also provided. In some embodiments, a user is able to initiate a funds transfer from an online/virtual account which are to be received in the form of cash at a money transfer service location.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating cash payments for online transactions are provided. In some embodiments, a transaction is initiated online with a retailer where a user indicates that payment will be made for the transaction using cash. The user may then complete payment of the transaction with a cash payment service establishment using transaction identification information given to the user. Systems and methods for retrieving funds from an online/virtual account are also provided. In some embodiments, a user is able to initiate a funds transfer from an online/virtual account which are to be received in the form of cash at a money transfer service location.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating cash payments for online transactions are provided. In some embodiments, a transaction is initiated online with a retailer where a user indicates that payment will be made for the transaction using cash. The user may then complete payment of the transaction with a cash payment service establishment using transaction identification information given to the user. Systems and methods for retrieving funds from an online/virtual account are also provided. In some embodiments, a user is able to initiate a funds transfer from an online/virtual account which are to be received in the form of cash at a money transfer service location.

Abstract: In an aspect, a method includes receiving authorization information from a controlled facility, and receiving a request to initiate a financial transaction at an agent device. At least one party to the financial transaction may be a resident of the controlled facility. The method includes determining whether the resident is authorized to participate in the financial transaction based on the authorization information. Determining whether the resident is authorized to participate in the financial transaction may include determining, based on the authorization information, whether a party that is to receive funds from or provide funds to the resident in connection with the financial transaction corresponds to an entity that the resident of the controlled facility is authorized to receive funds from or provide funds to. The method includes initiating the financial transaction in response to a determination that the resident is authorized to participate in the financial transaction.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating cash payments for online transactions are provided. In some embodiments, a transaction is initiated online with a retailer where a user indicates that payment will be made for the transaction using cash. The user may then complete payment of the transaction with a cash payment service establishment using transaction identification information given to the user. Systems and methods for retrieving funds from an online/virtual account are also provided. In some embodiments, a user is able to initiate a funds transfer from an online/virtual account which are to be received in the form of cash at a money transfer service location.

Abstract: A computer system is operated to transfer money to a receiver via an institution. A send transaction request including a send amount is received from a sender for a money transfer. The sender is prompted to provide identifying information about the institution and the receiver. The identifying information about the receiver includes the receiver's name. A compliance and/or regulatory review of the receiver is then conducted. If the receiver passes the compliance and/or regulatory review, the receiver name and send amount are provided to the institution in a receive transaction.