How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at FDC Miami? MoneyGram is the documented option—but wait until the inmate has physically arrived at the facility before sending anything. Funds won't post until arrival. Timing matters: payments sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2–4 hours, while payments after 9:00 p.m. EST post at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. On the MoneyGram form, enter the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name. Use receive code 7932 and follow the Company Name field instructions. Considering other methods like online portals, kiosks, phone, or mail? Confirm what's currently accepted and any fees before sending. Double-check the inmate ID and your contact details to avoid delays.
Search for a loved one and send messages and photos in minutes.
Sending money to someone at FDC Miami through MoneyGram? Two things matter most: timing it after they've arrived, and getting the account format exactly right. Here's what you need to know.
Wait until the inmate has physically arrived at FDC Miami before sending MoneyGram funds. Don’t send money before arrival, because it won’t post.
MoneyGram deposits sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2–4 hours. If you send after 9:00 p.m. EST, it posts at 7:00 a.m. the next morning.
You’ll need the inmate’s eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name, plus receive code 7932. Follow the Company Name instructions on the MoneyGram form when you complete the transaction.
Possibly. Other methods like online portals, lobby kiosks, phone deposits, or mailed money orders may exist, but rules, availability, and fees vary by facility and vendor. Check current facility and vendor instructions before sending anything.
Before you make the trip to FDC Miami, make sure you're cleared to visit. Most people get turned away simply because they aren't on the approved list yet.
TRULINCS handles electronic messaging at FDC Miami, but you can't just start writing—first, you need contact approval and a CorrLinks invitation. Here's how it works, what limits apply, and what to do if messaging suddenly stops.
