How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
You can send money to someone at FCI Berlin through MoneyGram ExpressPayment for commissary/trust deposits. Payments process seven days a week and post fastest between 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. EST. When filling out the payment, enter the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name, use receive code 7932, and list "Federal Bureau of Prisons" as the company. Don't send cash directly to the facility—stick to approved deposit methods. Depending on the option you choose, deposits may go through lobby kiosks, online portals, phone services, or mail. Follow the vendor instructions for your chosen method, and have the inmate's full name and ID number ready before you start.
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Sending money is one of the most practical ways to support someone at FCI Berlin. Here's how to use MoneyGram ExpressPayment correctly so funds land in the right account as quickly as possible.
Use MoneyGram ExpressPayment to add funds to the inmate’s account. Payments are processed seven days a week and post fastest between 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. EST. Include the inmate’s eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name, use receive code 7932, and list Federal Bureau of Prisons as the company.
Include the inmate’s eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name. Use receive code 7932 and list Federal Bureau of Prisons as the company.
No—don't send cash directly to the facility. If mailed funds are allowed, follow the facility's instructions and use money orders where required, with the correct payee and memo details.
Before making plans to visit FCI Berlin, take a few minutes to confirm where your loved one is actually housed. A quick check can save you a wasted trip and a lot of frustration.
Phone calls are one of the main ways you'll stay connected with someone at FCI Berlin. Understanding who pays, what's allowed, and what's monitored will help you avoid delays and frustration.
Getting approved to visit at FCI Berlin starts well before you show up at the front door. You'll need to be on the inmate's approved visiting list and cleared by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) first.
