How to Send Money to Someone at FCI Williamsburg Using MoneyGram
Sending money to someone at FCI Williamsburg through MoneyGram is straightforward—but the details you enter matter. Follow these steps and double-check the account format and receive code before you hit
Before you send money through MoneyGram, wait until the person has physically arrived at a Bureau of Prisons facility. Trying to send funds too early can create delays and confusion - especially if their register number hasn’t fully populated in the system yet.
- ✓ The inmate’s eight-digit register number (you’ll use it in a specific format when you enter the account number)
- ✓ The inmate’s committed last name (and you’ll also need the inmate’s full committed name for the beneficiary field)
MoneyGram uses an “Account Number” format that trips people up. Enter the inmate’s eight-digit register number with no spaces or dashes, and then immediately add the inmate’s last name - again with no spaces. For example: 12345678DOE.
For the beneficiary, use the inmate’s full committed name (the name the Bureau of Prisons has on file). You’ll also be asked for the biller details: set the Company Name to “Federal Bureau of Prisons” and the City & State to “Washington, DC.” Finally, make sure you enter Receive Code 7932 - this is the code used for MoneyGram ExpressPayment to the BOP.
Tip: Before you submit, re-check the account number is the register number + last name with no spaces (example: 12345678DOE) and that the Receive Code is 7932.
- Choose how you’ll send - You can send MoneyGram ExpressPayment in person at a MoneyGram agent location or online.
- Find a MoneyGram agent (if sending in person) - Call 1-800-926-9400 or use MoneyGram’s website to locate the nearest agent.
- Submit the payment with the required fields - When you’re filling out the MoneyGram transaction, use the correct inmate beneficiary name and the exact BOP fields (including the Receive Code) so the money goes to the right account.
If you’re paying online through MoneyGram ExpressPayment, plan for a quick setup step the first time: you’ll need to create a profile/account before you can send. Online payments require a MasterCard or Visa credit card. When you enter the amount, the online ExpressPayment flow limits you to up to $300 per transaction.
Heads up: If this is your first time sending online, complete the MoneyGram profile setup first - then come back and run the ExpressPayment.
For MoneyGram ExpressPayment to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Receive Code is 7932. If you enter the wrong code, the payment may not route correctly.
MoneyGram funds to the BOP are received and processed seven days per week, including holidays. Timing depends on when you submit: payments sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST are typically posted within 2–4 hours. If you send after 9:00 p.m. EST, the funds are posted at 7:00 a.m. EST the following morning.
Do not mail money to FCI Williamsburg using the facility’s street address. If you’re sending funds through the mail, it must go to the designated processing center in Des Moines, Iowa - not to the institution.
Troubleshooting Final Checks
- ✓ Account Number is the eight-digit register number immediately followed by the last name (no spaces or dashes), like 12345678DOE
- ✓ Beneficiary name matches the inmate’s full committed name
- ✓ Receive Code is 7932
If the money doesn’t show up when you expect, start by confirming the information you entered matches exactly (especially the beneficiary name and the account number format). MoneyGram payments to the BOP are received and processed seven days per week, including holidays, so you shouldn’t have to “wait for a business day” for processing to resume.
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