How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
FCI Williamsburg accepts inmate deposits through MoneyGram. The details you enter matter: format the account number as the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name, with no spaces or dashes (example: 12345678DOE). For online deposits, use MoneyGram receive code 7932. Online transfers are limited to $300. Timing affects how quickly funds post—MoneyGram transfers sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically show up within 2–4 hours. Other deposit methods may take longer. These deposits go into the inmate's Deposit Fund account, which covers purchases beyond basic care.
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MoneyGram (ExpressPayment) is one of the fastest ways to get money to someone at FCI Williamsburg. Getting it right comes down to two things: the receive code and the account number format.
Enter the inmate’s eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name, with no spaces or dashes (example: 12345678DOE).
Use MoneyGram receive code 7932 and enter the amount when prompted. MoneyGram online deposits are limited to $300.
If you send MoneyGram between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST, the deposit typically posts within about 2–4 hours.
At FCI Williamsburg, the register number is the fastest way to find the right person in BOP tools. You'll need it for sending money and getting visit paperwork sorted.
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To visit someone at FCI Williamsburg, you need to be on their approved visiting list and cleared by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). It all starts with one form: BP‑A0629.
