How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at FCI Forrest City Low typically follows Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Trust Fund guidance. Inmate personal funds cover purchases or services beyond basic care. The Trust Fund manual also describes official forms for managing and withdrawing funds, including the BP-199 Request for Withdrawal and BP-A0408 Acknowledgment. Common deposit options include online vendor portals, lobby kiosks or windows, mailed money orders, and commissary or vendor ordering sites. Follow the vendor or facility instructions for exact steps. If you use MoneyGram ExpressPayment, enter the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name in the payment reference. Confirm current vendor options, fees, and mailing details before sending.
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Sending commissary money to someone at FCI Forrest City Low? The Federal Bureau of Prisons uses MoneyGram's ExpressPayment program. The details have to match exactly, so knowing the required format before you pay will save you headaches.
MoneyGram ExpressPayment is one of the fastest ways to add money to someone's commissary account. But it only works if you enter the information exactly the way the Bureau of Prisons requires.
You’ll generally need the inmate’s facility and either their register number or full legal name. Follow the deposit vendor’s or facility’s instructions for any additional required fields before you submit payment.
For MoneyGram ExpressPayment to a BOP inmate, enter the inmate’s eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name in the payment reference. Check MoneyGram’s instructions for formatting and any other required steps before you pay.
The BOP Trust Fund manual lists forms used to manage personal funds, including the BP-199 Request for Withdrawal of Inmate's Personal Funds and the BP-A0408 Acknowledgment of Inmate. It also references a TRULINCS Contact Request form (BP-A1054).
Your first visit to FCI Forrest City Low goes smoother when you plan for three things: the consent-to-search process at the gate, clothing that could get you turned away, and everyday items that aren't allowed inside. Use the sections below as a quick checklist before you leave home.
Your first visit goes smoother when you handle the basics ahead of time. Confirm the inmate is at FCI Forrest City Low, make sure you're approved to visit, and show up dressed and packed so you won't get turned away.
Getting approved to visit at FCI Forrest City Low starts with one basic requirement: the person you want to visit has to add you to their visiting list, and the Bureau of Prisons has to clear you. BP‑A0629 is the form that collects your information and runs the background checks needed for approval.
