How to Send Money to FCI McKean (PA)

FCI McKean follows the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Trust Fund manual. The Trust Fund exists so incarcerated people can buy items or services beyond what the institution provides as basic care, or choose a different quality than what's offered. When you send money, you're helping your loved one cover everyday needs that fall outside those basics.

Under BOP policy, commissary, telephone, and laundry services are expected to run as self-supporting operations. Housing, food, and medical care are provided, but those other services cost money. That's why having funds in the trust account matters. Without a balance, your loved one can't make calls, buy commissary items, or use other approved services.

If staying in touch is a priority, it helps to understand how TRULINCS works. TRULINCS is the BOP's email-style messaging system, and it's funded entirely through the Inmate Trust Fund, not taxpayer dollars. Your loved one has to be approved to use it, and each person they want to message must also give permission to receive messages. So even with funds available, access is controlled on both sides.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Confirm you are sending funds to the person’s BOP Trust Fund account, since that account is what supports purchases and services beyond basic care.
• ✓ Use the incarcerated person’s identifying information (at minimum their full committed name and register number) so the deposit is credited correctly.
• ✓ Keep your receipt or confirmation details so you can track the transaction if there’s a delay or a posting issue.

Before sending a large amount, verify the current rules under the BOP Trust Fund manual and whether any temporary procedures are affecting deposits at FCI McKean. The manual sets the overall structure for how inmate funds are managed, but day-to-day processing details can change.

• ✓ Whether commissary, telephone, and laundry services are operating normally, and how deposits are applied to support those services
• ✓ Whether your loved one is approved to use TRULINCS, and whether you have granted permission to receive messages
• ✓ Any limits, holds, or restrictions that could affect the timing or availability of funds in the trust account

For current deposit options (methods, fees, and processing times), contact FCI McKean directly or check the Bureau of Prisons' official guidance on trust funds and inmate communications. If you need a mailing address for correspondence: FCI McKean, P.O. Box 8000, Bradford, PA 16701.