How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
You can send money to someone at FCI McKean through MoneyGram ExpressPayment. Enter the account number as the inmate's 8-digit register number followed immediately by their last name. MoneyGram deposits are processed seven days a week. Transfers sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST usually post within 2 to 4 hours. Transfers sent after 9:00 p.m. EST post the next morning at 7:00 a.m. EST. Other common options include approved online or phone deposit services, lobby kiosks, or mailed money orders, but stick with whichever method the facility or its vendor accepts. For smoother posting, include the inmate's name, ID number, and your contact information on the deposit.
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Use MoneyGram ExpressPayment and enter the account number as the inmate’s 8-digit register number immediately followed by their last name. MoneyGram transfers are processed seven days a week at FCI McKean.
If you send it between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST, it usually posts within 2 to 4 hours. Transfers sent after 9:00 p.m. EST post the next morning at 7:00 a.m. EST.
Include the inmate's full name and their facility-specific ID or booking/register number. Add your name and contact information on the deposit paperwork so staff can verify it if needed.
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