Sending Money to Someone at FCI Berlin: Your Complete Guide

FCI Berlin is a federal Bureau of Prisons facility. Money you send gets deposited into the person's commissary account, which they use to purchase items inside. MoneyGram's ExpressPayment program is one of the main electronic options the BOP accepts - and payments are processed seven days a week, including holidays. No waiting for business days.

Getting the account number format right is critical. In the MoneyGram "Account Number" field, enter the inmate's eight-digit register number with no spaces or dashes, immediately followed by their last name - like this: 12345678DOE. For the beneficiary name, use the person's full committed name (the name on file with the BOP), not a nickname or shortened version.

• ✓ Company Name: Federal Bureau of Prisons
• ✓ City & State: Washington, DC
• ✓ Receive Code: 7932

How fast funds post depends on when you send. Payments made between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST hit the account within 2–4 hours. Send after 9:00 p.m. EST, and the funds post at 7:00 a.m. EST the next morning.

1. Find them on the BOP inmate locator - make sure they’re currently in BOP custody before you send funds.
2. Copy the eight-digit register number exactly - use the numbers only (no spaces, no dashes).
3. Build the MoneyGram account number - enter the eight digits immediately followed by the last name (example: 12345678DOE).

Payment not showing up? First, double-check your account number formatting - eight digits plus last name, no spaces or dashes. Since MoneyGram ExpressPayment processes seven days a week including holidays, delays usually trace back to incorrect entry rather than timing. If everything looks right and the funds still haven't posted, reach out through official BOP channels for help.