Sending Money to Someone at FCI Milan: MoneyGram ExpressPayment Step-by-Step
MoneyGram ExpressPayment is one of the fastest ways to fund a BOP inmate's commissary account—but only if you enter everything correctly. Here's what you need and how to fill it out so your payment goes through without a hitch.
MoneyGram's ExpressPayment program is popular for BOP inmates because it posts fast - within 2–4 hours if you send between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST. That speed matters when your loved one needs commissary money the same day.
Required Info
- ✓ Inmate’s eight-digit register number
- ✓ Inmate’s last name (you’ll combine it with the register number as the “account number”)
Sending online? Know two things upfront: first-time users need to create a profile, and you'll need a Visa or MasterCard. There's also a $300 limit per transaction, so larger amounts require multiple transfers.
Here's where most people get tripped up: the "account number" field. For BOP ExpressPayment, this isn't a bank account. It's the inmate's eight-digit register number followed immediately by their last name - no spaces, no dashes. So if the register number is 12345678 and the last name is DOE, you'd enter 12345678DOE.
Double-check before you submit. An incorrect register number or misspelled last name can get your transaction rejected - or worse, send the money to the wrong account with no refund.
Every BOP ExpressPayment uses the same receive code: 7932. Enter it wrong and your payment won't route correctly. Treat this like a required field - because it is.
First time using MoneyGram online? You'll need to create a profile before you can send. Have your Visa or MasterCard ready, and remember the $300 per-transaction cap. Better to know these limits before you're stuck mid-checkout.
Timing makes a difference. Send between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST and funds typically post within 2–4 hours. Need the money on the account today? Don't wait until late at night - send during that window.
Payment not showing up? Check the two most common culprits: the account number format (8-digit register number + last name, no spaces or dashes) and the receive code (7932). Keep your MoneyGram receipt or confirmation handy for follow-up.
Action Checklist
- ✓ Write the inmate “account number” as: 8-digit register number + last name (no spaces, no dashes), like 12345678DOE
- ✓ Use receive code 7932
- ✓ If sending online, be ready to set up a first-time profile and pay with a Visa or MasterCard (up to $300 per transaction)
- ✓ If you need fast posting, send between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST (typically posts within 2–4 hours)
- ✓ Save your receipt/confirmation and re-check the register number, last name spelling, and receive code before submitting
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