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How to Send Money to FCI LOMPOC (CA)

Sending money to someone at FCI Lompoc? Timing matters. The Bureau of Prisons follows set posting windows for MoneyGram deposits, so you can predict when funds will hit your loved one's account.

• 2 min read Based on general CA policies
How to Send Money to FCI LOMPOC (CA)

MoneyGram deposits sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time post within 2 to 4 hours. Send after 9:00 p.m. Eastern? The funds will post at 7:00 a.m. Eastern the next morning.

The Bureau of Prisons processes funds seven days a week, including holidays. So a weekend or holiday deposit still goes through, following the same MoneyGram posting schedule.

Note: This information doesn't cover facility-specific cutoffs at FCI Lompoc, fees, or whether options besides MoneyGram are accepted. Verify current rules with the facility before sending to avoid delays or rejected transactions.

How to Send Money to FCI LOMPOC (CA)

Steps to Follow

  • ✓ If you want faster posting, send MoneyGram funds between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time (usually posted within 2 to 4 hours).
  • ✓ If you send MoneyGram funds after 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, expect the deposit to post at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time the next morning.
  • ✓ Plan sends around weekends and holidays with confidence, because the Bureau of Prisons receives and processes funds seven days per week, including holidays.

What to Verify

  • ✓ Confirm the approved ways to send money to someone at FCI Lompoc (MoneyGram is covered by the posting rules above, but other options are not addressed here).
  • ✓ Ask what fees apply to the method you plan to use.
  • ✓ Check for any facility-specific limits or restrictions that could affect your send.
  • ✓ Double-check how the 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time window lines up with your local time zone, so you do not accidentally send after the cutoff.
  • ✓ Confirm whether FCI Lompoc follows the MoneyGram posting schedule without any local variation.

For the latest instructions, check FCI Lompoc's official Bureau of Prisons listing or call the facility directly to ask about sending funds and any current restrictions. The Bureau of Prisons website also has general information on MoneyGram posting windows.

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