How to Send Money to FCI Elkton (OH)
Sending money to someone at FCI Elkton through MoneyGram? The most common mistake is a formatting error. Get the account number exactly right before you submit the deposit.
For MoneyGram deposits, the account number follows a specific format: the inmate's eight-digit register number, followed immediately by their last name. No spaces, no dashes. It should look like this: 12345678DOE. Add a space or dash, or misspell the last name, and your transaction could be delayed, rejected, or credited to the wrong account.
Money in a Bureau of Prisons trust fund account covers day-to-day needs inside. BOP Trust Fund policy ensures inmates have access to commissary, telephone, and laundry services. Your deposits help support those routines.
Note: This information covers the MoneyGram account-number format and general BOP Trust Fund context. Current fees, deposit limits, processing times, hours, and whether other vendors are accepted are not confirmed here. Check official BOP and facility guidance before sending.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Get the inmate’s eight-digit register number and last name.
- ✓ Enter the MoneyGram account number as the eight-digit register number immediately followed by the last name (no spaces, no dashes), for example: 12345678DOE.
- ✓ Submit the MoneyGram deposit using MoneyGram’s normal process, and double-check the account number before you finalize it.
Once the deposit posts, those funds go toward commissary purchases, phone calls, and laundry.
What to Verify
- ✓ Confirm the register number is eight digits and matches the inmate exactly.
- ✓ Confirm the last name spelling matches the inmate’s committed name.
- ✓ Re-check that you typed the account number with no spaces or dashes between the number and the last name.
- ✓ Confirm which money-transfer options are currently accepted for BOP deposits (MoneyGram and any other approved methods).
- ✓ Ask about fees, deposit limits, and expected processing times before you send money.
- ✓ If your goal is commissary, phone, or laundry support, confirm whether there are any restrictions that affect how quickly funds can be used.
- Check official BOP guidance first: Look for the current Trust Fund and “Sending Money” instructions tied to federal facilities.
- Confirm current deposit instructions: Verify any restrictions or updates (including accepted vendors and limits) before you send money.
- Keep your receipt until it posts: Hold onto your transaction record until you are sure the funds reached the inmate’s account.
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