How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Money sent to someone at FCI Marianna goes into a commissary account, which they use to buy approved items and things not regularly issued by the institution. Don't send funds to the facility's physical address. Mailed payments must be routed to a centralized processing center in Des Moines, Iowa. For faster deposits, electronic payments are accepted through MoneyGram ExpressPayment. Transfers sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2 to 4 hours. Other deposit options may include online portals, lobby kiosks, phone services, or mailed money orders, though available methods and vendor fees can vary. Before sending money, confirm the vendor's instructions and have the inmate's name and ID ready.
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Sending money is usually straightforward, but one common mistake causes a lot of delays: mailing funds directly to the prison's street address. Here's how to get money to someone at FCI Marianna using the approved options, with the exact details that matter.
No. Do not send money to FCI Marianna’s physical address. Mailed payments for inmates must go to a centralized processing center in Des Moines, Iowa.
MoneyGram ExpressPayment deposits sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST generally post to the inmate’s account within 2 to 4 hours.
Funds go into the inmate's commissary account for purchases. You can typically add money through an online portal, lobby kiosk, phone vendor, or mailed money order. Check the vendor instructions before sending.
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