Send Money at FCI Danbury

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

You can send money to someone at FCI Danbury through MoneyGram—available at agent locations, by phone, or online. Enter the inmate account as the eight-digit register number followed immediately by the inmate's last name (example: 12345678DOE). Use BOP receive code 7932 and list the inmate's full committed name as the beneficiary. Deposits sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2–4 hours. Funds sent after 9:00 p.m. post later. Online payments through MoneyGram allow amounts up to $300, require first-time users to set up a profile, and accept MasterCard or Visa. Double-check every detail—you're responsible for correct inmate information.

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Quick Facts

  • MoneyGram deposits sent to FCI Danbury between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2–4 hours.
  • Enter the inmate’s eight-digit register number immediately followed by the inmate’s last name when prompted by MoneyGram (example: 12345678DOE).
  • Use MoneyGram receive code 7932 and list the inmate’s full committed name as the beneficiary for BOP deposits.
  • Online MoneyGram payments allow amounts up to $300 and require a MasterCard or Visa for first-time online users who must set up a profile.

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Common Questions

How do I send money to an inmate at FCI Danbury using MoneyGram?

Use MoneyGram (at an agent, online, or by phone). Enter the inmate account as the eight-digit register number plus last name (example: 12345678DOE), set Company Name to “Federal Bureau of Prisons,” City & State to “Washington, DC,” use receive code 7932, and list the inmate’s full committed name as the beneficiary. For online payments, first-time users must create a profile and pay with MasterCard or Visa—double-check the inmate details since you’re responsible for correct information and errors may be rejected or misapplied.

How quickly will a MoneyGram deposit show up in an inmate’s commissary account at FCI Danbury?

MoneyGram deposits sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2–4 hours. Funds sent after 9:00 p.m. are posted later.

What information must I include when sending MoneyGram to an FCI Danbury inmate?

You’ll need the inmate’s eight-digit register number followed immediately by their last name as the account identifier. Use receive code 7932 and list the inmate’s full committed name as the beneficiary, with Company Name “Federal Bureau of Prisons” and City & State “Washington, DC.” Verify everything before you submit the payment.

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