How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Want to send books or magazines to someone at FCI Danbury? The most important thing to know: packages from home are almost never allowed, and publications have strict rules about where they can come from.
If you're getting calls from someone at FCI Danbury, assume every call is monitored and recorded. Understanding what's collected—and how long it's kept—helps you have safer conversations and avoid unnecessary problems.
Getting approved to visit at FCI Danbury comes down to paperwork and patience. Confirm the person's location, complete the BP‑A0629, and wait for clearance—that's it. Follow the Bureau of Prisons process and you'll avoid the most common delays.
