How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Send money to someone at FDC Houston through MoneyGram ExpressPayment. You'll need the inmate's account number in the specific format MoneyGram requires, plus the fixed receive code 7932. Double-check the vendor's instructions before submitting—incorrect details can delay or return your funds. Deposits go into the inmate's Trust Fund (commissary) account for commissary purchases and services like telephone time and laundry. Want to verify a deposit arrived? The Trust Fund/Deposit Fund office can confirm receipt, but they typically won't share balances or transaction details with anyone except the inmate. Policies, vendors, fees, and processing times vary, so follow the exact deposit directions.
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Sending money through MoneyGram to someone at FDC Houston comes down to getting a few fields exactly right—especially the account number format. Here's what you need and the common mistakes that cause delays or misapplied funds.
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Use MoneyGram ExpressPayment and follow the deposit instructions provided for FDC Houston. Enter the inmate account number in the required format and use receive code 7932 so the funds post to the correct account.
You’ll need the inmate account number exactly in the format MoneyGram requires, plus the receive code 7932. Using the correct format and code helps prevent delays or misapplied deposits.
Money in the inmate trust fund is used for commissary purchases and for services such as telephone time and laundry. Commissary is there so inmates can buy items beyond basic institutional care.
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