Sending Money to an Inmate at FCI Allenwood: MoneyGram Step-by-Step

Before you send anything, confirm the inmate is currently at FCI Allenwood. People get moved between federal facilities - sometimes for programs, sometimes for other placement reasons. Sending funds before they've arrived (or after they've transferred out) creates headaches. Check the BOP inmate locator right before you submit payment.

Info Needed

• ✓ Inmate’s BOP register number in this exact format: #####-### (five digits, a hyphen, three digits)
• ✓ Double-check every digit before you submit - incorrect inmate information can delay posting or send the funds to the wrong place

MoneyGram payments to federal inmates are received and processed seven days a week, including holidays. No waiting for business days. Timing still matters. Send between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and funds typically post within 2–4 hours. After 9:00 p.m. Eastern? Expect posting at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. If you need money on the books quickly for commissary, send earlier in the day.

1. Confirm they’re at FCI Allenwood - Use the BOP inmate locator to verify their current location before you pay, since people can be moved between facilities.
2. Get the register number in the right format - You’ll need the BOP register number as #####-### (five digits, a hyphen, three digits). Enter it carefully.
3. Submit the MoneyGram payment - Complete the MoneyGram transaction (online or in person), using the inmate information exactly as required.
4. Keep your receipt or confirmation - Save the transaction details so you can track the payment if anything goes wrong.
5. Check posting based on the time you sent it - Payments sent 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. EST usually post within 2–4 hours; payments sent after 9:00 p.m. EST post at 7:00 a.m. the next morning.