Send Money at FCI McDowell, GA

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Money sent to FCI McDowell goes into an inmate's commissary account, which they use to buy items not issued by the institution. The primary documented electronic option is MoneyGram. Enter the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name, and use receive code 7932. Don't mail money to the facility's street address. Funds are routed through a centralized processing center in Des Moines, Iowa. Posting times depend on when you send: transfers between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2 to 4 hours, while anything sent after 9:00 p.m. generally posts the next morning. Have the inmate's information ready before sending, and confirm you're on the approved sender list to avoid delays.

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Quick Facts

  • The commissary provides an account to hold deposited funds and to purchase items not issued by the institution.
  • MoneyGram payments must use the inmate’s eight‑digit register number immediately followed by their last name and include the receive code 7932.
  • Do not mail money to FCI McDowell’s street address; funds must be sent to a centralized processing center in Des Moines, Iowa.
  • MoneyGram transfers sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2–4 hours; transfers after 9:00 p.m. post at 7:00 a.m. the next morning.

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Common Questions

How do I format a MoneyGram payment for an inmate at FCI McDowell?

In the recipient field, enter the inmate’s eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name. Use receive code 7932 when MoneyGram asks for it.

Can I mail a money order to FCI McDowell’s street address?

No. Don't send money to FCI McDowell's street address. It must go through the centralized processing center in Des Moines, Iowa, or the payment may be delayed or returned.

How long does a MoneyGram deposit take to post to an inmate’s account?

If sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST, MoneyGram deposits typically post within 2 to 4 hours. Transfers sent after 9:00 p.m. EST generally post at 7:00 a.m. the following morning.

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