Sending Money to an Inmate at FCI Danbury: MoneyGram Step-by-Step
MoneyGram is a fast way to get funds into an inmate's account—but only if every field is filled out exactly right. Here's how to send money to someone at FCI Danbury through the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) MoneyGram ExpressPayment process.
Wait until the person has physically arrived at a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility before sending anything. MoneyGram ExpressPayment deposits are received and processed seven days a week, including holidays - but the inmate needs to be in the BOP system for the money to post to their commissary account.
Needed Info
- ✓ Inmate account number: the inmate’s eight-digit register number immediately followed by the inmate’s last name, with no spaces or dashes (example: 12345678DOE)
- ✓ Beneficiary name: the inmate’s full committed name
- ✓ Receive Code: 7932
Whether you're paying at a MoneyGram agent location or online, the key is using the exact BOP biller information. For Company Name, enter "Federal Bureau of Prisons." For City & State, enter "Washington, DC." The Receive Code is 7932. For the inmate's account number, type the eight-digit register number followed by the last name with no spaces or dashes - for example, 12345678DOE. For the beneficiary, use the inmate's full committed name.
Using MoneyGram online? Expect a little setup the first time - you'll need to create a profile and account before you can send funds. Online payments require a MasterCard or Visa, and you can send up to $300 in a single transaction.
- Find a nearby MoneyGram agent - Call 1-800-926-9400 to locate the nearest agent location.
- Use MoneyGram online options - Go to moneygram.com to look up locations or start an online payment.
Timing matters if you need the money posted the same day. Funds sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time post within 2–4 hours. Send after 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and the funds post at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time the next morning. Processing runs seven days a week, including holidays - weekends don't delay anything, they just follow the same time windows.
Warning: You're responsible for sending funds to the correct inmate. If any information is wrong, the transaction may be rejected - or worse, the money could land in the wrong account and won't be returned.
Troubleshooting Tips
- ✓ Double-check the account number format before you hit submit: eight-digit register number + last name, with no spaces or dashes (example: 12345678DOE)
- ✓ If you’re paying online, set up your MoneyGram profile/account ahead of time so you’re not doing it under pressure
- ✓ For online payments, use a MasterCard or Visa and keep the per-transaction amount at $300 or less
- ✓ Keep your receipt (agent) or confirmation/screenshot (online) until the funds show up
- ✓ If something doesn’t post when you expect, contact MoneyGram (1-800-926-9400) with your transaction details
- ✓ Don’t “guess” on the inmate details - incorrect information can lead to rejection or funds going to the wrong account and not being returned
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