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Send Commissary at FCI LOMPOC.

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Sending money to someone at FCI Lompoc? MoneyGram deposits sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2 to 4 hours. Transfers sent after 9:00 p.m. EST are posted at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. Before sending funds, double-check the incarcerated person's full name and their booking or facility ID so the deposit goes to the right account. Common deposit methods include online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders, but available options depend on the facility. Review the vendor and facility posting times and fees first. Don't mail cash. Most facilities refuse it and send it back.

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Quick Facts

  • MoneyGram transfers sent 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. EST are posted within 2–4 hours at FCI Lompoc.
  • MoneyGram transfers sent after 9:00 p.m. EST are posted at 7:00 a.m. the following morning at FCI Lompoc.
  • Do not mail cash; most facilities refuse cash sent by mail and it will be returned.
  • Have the incarcerated person’s full name and booking or facility ID ready before depositing funds.

Common Questions

How long does a MoneyGram transfer take to post at FCI Lompoc?

MoneyGram transfers sent from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST post within 2 to 4 hours at FCI Lompoc. Transfers sent after 9:00 p.m. EST are posted at 7:00 a.m. the following morning.

Can I mail cash or a money order to someone at FCI Lompoc?

Don't mail cash. Most facilities refuse cash sent by mail and will return it. Some facilities accept U.S. Postal money orders, but deposit methods vary, so confirm FCI Lompoc's options before sending.

What information do I need to send money to someone at FCI Lompoc?

Have the incarcerated person’s full name and booking or facility ID ready. Use the correct facility information and follow the deposit vendor’s instructions so funds are not misapplied.

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Phone calls at FCI Lompoc follow Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy. Third-party or alternative call arrangements aren't allowed. Usually the inmate pays for calls, though sometimes the receiving party covers the cost. Expect calls to be monitored. The BOP posts a notice next to each telephone letting inmates know their calls are recorded. Attorney calls can be unmonitored under certain circumstances, but there's a specific process for setting that up.

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