How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at FCI Lompoc? MoneyGram is a common fast option. Transfers sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2–4 hours. After 9:00 p.m. EST, transfers post at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. Double-check the incarcerated person's full name and booking or facility ID before paying—funds need to land in the right account. Federal facilities often accept multiple deposit methods: online/mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal money orders. The exact options vary by facility. Trust-fund money covers commissary, phone time, and hygiene items. Some deductions (like court-ordered restitution) may apply. Don't mail cash, and factor in posting times and vendor fees.
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MoneyGram transfers sent to FCI Lompoc between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST are typically posted within 2–4 hours. Transfers sent after 9:00 p.m. EST are posted at 7:00 a.m. the following morning.
Common options at federal facilities include online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal money orders. The methods available can vary by facility, so confirm what FCI Lompoc accepts before you send funds.
Don’t mail cash—most facilities refuse cash sent through the mail. U.S. Postal money orders are commonly used at many facilities, but you should confirm whether FCI Lompoc accepts money orders before mailing anything.
Getting approved to visit at FCI Lompoc starts with one key step: the person you want to see must add you to their visiting list. Then the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) runs a background check before you're cleared to visit.
Your first visit can feel stressful—there's a lot happening before you even see your loved one. Here's what check-in looks like at FCI Lompoc, what searches to expect, and what the Bureau means when they say entry equals "consent to search."
Visiting someone at FCI Lompoc? Plan to arrive with as little as possible. The Bureau of Prisons prohibits a wide range of items on Bureau grounds—anything that could be used as a weapon, anything illegal or intoxicating, and most electronics (phones, cameras, recording devices). Even cash can cause problems at the gate.
