How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
You can send money to an inmate at FCI Allenwood using MoneyGram ExpressPayment. Transfers submitted between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2 to 4 hours. Transfers sent after 9:00 p.m. post at 7:00 a.m. the following day. Other deposit options commonly used at facilities include online or phone payments through approved providers, lobby kiosks, and mailed money orders. The method you choose affects posting speed and vendor fees. Deposits generally go to commissary or trust accounts, or to phone, prepaid, and tablet balances. Inmates typically receive receipts or periodic statements showing deposits and transactions. Include the inmate's full name and facility ID or booking number, and verify accepted payment services before sending funds.
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Before you send money, confirm where your person is currently housed. Inmates get transferred between facilities, and sending funds based on outdated information is one of the easiest ways to create delays. A quick location check saves you the hassle of tracking down misrouted money.
Sending money to someone at FCI Allenwood through MoneyGram? Two things matter most: confirming they're actually housed there right now, and entering their information exactly right. Here's how to avoid unnecessary delays.
FCI Allenwood accepts MoneyGram ExpressPayment for inmate deposits. Transfers sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2 to 4 hours. Transfers submitted after 9:00 p.m. post at 7:00 a.m. the next day. Other common methods at many facilities include approved online or phone payments, lobby kiosks, and mailed money orders. Confirm what services FCI Allenwood accepts before you send money.
MoneyGram transfers sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2 to 4 hours. Transfers submitted after 9:00 p.m. post at 7:00 a.m. the following day.
Deposits are generally credited to commissary or trust accounts, or to phone or prepaid and tablet balances for purchases and services. Inmates typically receive receipts or periodic statements showing deposits and transactions.
Your first visit to FCI Allenwood goes smoother when you confirm the basics ahead of time and bring only what's allowed. This checklist covers the most common reasons visits get delayed or denied.
Staying in touch with someone at FCI Allenwood typically means using TRULINCS (BOP electronic messaging), mail, or phone calls. The main hurdles? Getting approved for TRULINCS and following the BOP's rules for monitored communications.
Before you plan a trip to FCI Allenwood, take a few minutes to confirm the person you want to visit is actually there.
