How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
FCI Terminal Island accepts MoneyGram ExpressPayment deposits to an inmate trust account. When sending money, use the inmate's register number followed by their last name as the account number. For online submissions, enter Receive Code 7932. First-time MoneyGram users need to set up an account using a MasterCard or Visa. Online deposits are limited to $300 per transaction. MoneyGram processes transfers seven days a week: payments sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2–4 hours, while anything sent after 9:00 p.m. EST posts the following morning. Considering a different deposit method? Confirm what the facility accepts and have the inmate's full name and booking/ID ready. Never mail cash.
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MoneyGram ExpressPayment is fast, but the details have to be exact. Here's how to fill out each field so your deposit reaches the right person at FCI Terminal Island.
Use MoneyGram ExpressPayment and enter the inmate’s register number followed by their last name as the account number. When prompted, use Receive Code 7932; online deposits are limited to $300, and first-time users must set up an account with a MasterCard or Visa. Double-check the inmate’s full name and booking/ID before you send.
Deposits sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2–4 hours. Deposits sent after 9:00 p.m. EST usually post the following morning.
Yes. Online MoneyGram deposits are limited to $300 per transaction, and first-time users must set up an online MoneyGram account using a MasterCard or Visa.
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