How to Send Money to Facility

The commissary works like a bank account for incarcerated people. Money in that account can be used to purchase items not regularly issued by the institution.

For MoneyGram deposits to a BOP commissary account, the Account Number format matters. Use the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name, with no spaces and no dashes (for example: 12345678DOE).

You'll also need the correct Receive Code and beneficiary name. The BOP Receive Code is 7932. The beneficiary should be listed as the inmate's full committed name.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Enter the Account Number as the inmate’s eight-digit register number plus last name, with no spaces or dashes (example: 12345678DOE).
• ✓ Use MoneyGram Receive Code 7932.
• ✓ List the beneficiary as the inmate’s full committed name.

Before you submit payment, double-check the account number: eight-digit register number followed immediately by the last name, no spaces or dashes. If the facility's instructions change, using an outdated format can cause a delay or rejection.

Confirm the two most common typo points before you pay: the MoneyGram Receive Code (7932) and the beneficiary name format (the inmate's full committed name). Small differences, like using a nickname or leaving out part of the committed name, can cause processing problems.

If you're sending money for a specific need, check what commissary funds can actually be used for at this facility and whether any limits affect deposits or purchases. Commissary money is meant for approved items not regularly issued by the institution.