Send Money at FCI Terre Haute, MI

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

FCI Terre Haute accepts MoneyGram ExpressPayment. Funds sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post to the inmate's account within 2–4 hours. When sending MoneyGram, enter the inmate account string as the eight-digit register number immediately followed by the inmate's last name (example: 12345678DOE). Use MoneyGram receive code 7932 when paying online or at an agent. Follow the payment site's instructions exactly and double-check the name and register number so the deposit posts to the right account. The Bureau's Trust Fund/Deposit Fund Manual also describes expanded commissary options—including healthy food choices and standardized female/transgender items—and added language about TRULINCS access, which can affect how deposited funds are used. In some cases, certain furlough-related test costs may be pre-authorized for withdrawal from an inmate's deposit fund account.

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Quick Facts

Funds sent by MoneyGram ExpressPayment between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST post to the inmate account within 2–4 hours.
Enter the inmate account string as the eight-digit register number immediately followed by the inmate's last name (example: 12345678DOE).
The MoneyGram receive code for sending funds to BOP inmates is 7932 and must be used when paying online or at an agent.
Recent Trust Fund/Deposit Fund Manual updates added healthy food options, standardized female/transgender commissary items, and new language about TRULINCS access.
As a furlough condition, certain test costs may be pre-authorized to be withdrawn from an inmate's deposit fund account.

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How to Send Money to an Inmate at FCI Terre Haute Using MoneyGram

MoneyGram ExpressPayment routes funds directly into an inmate's account through the Federal Bureau of Prisons system. Two details matter every time: the BOP MoneyGram Receive Code (always the same) and the account number format (a specific combination of the person's register number and last name). Timing matters too. Payments sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2–4 hours. Send after 9:00 p.m. EST? The funds won't appear until 7:00 a.m. EST the next morning.

Common Questions

How do I format the inmate account string for MoneyGram at FCI Terre Haute?

Use the inmate account string made of the eight-digit register number immediately followed by the inmate’s last name. Example: 12345678DOE.

What MoneyGram receive code should I use when sending funds to an inmate at FCI Terre Haute?

Use MoneyGram receive code 7932 when paying online or at an agent for BOP inmates.

How long does MoneyGram take to post to an inmate's account at FCI Terre Haute?

Funds sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST are typically posted within 2–4 hours.

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