How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To send money to someone at FMC Butner through MoneyGram, enter the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name. For the payee, select Company Name "Federal Bureau of Prisons" and use Receive Code 79. MoneyGram lists the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a top biller, so this method works smoothly for federal deposits. Using ExpressPayment? Transfers sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2–4 hours. Double-check the booked name and ID, and follow the deposit form instructions carefully to avoid delays or misapplied payments.
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Enter the inmate’s eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name. When prompted, select Company Name “Federal Bureau of Prisons” and use Receive Code 79.
MoneyGram ExpressPayment transfers sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2–4 hours.
Yes. MoneyGram supports payments to federal facilities and lists the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a top biller. Make sure the inmate’s booked name and ID match exactly and follow the vendor’s deposit instructions so the funds are applied correctly.
Phone calls are one of the main ways you'll stay connected with someone at FMC Butner. Here's what you need to know about payment, monitoring, restrictions, and how long call records are kept.
Before you can visit someone at FMC Butner, you need to be approved. This means getting on the inmate's visiting list and completing the BP‑A0629 visitor questionnaire.
TRULINCS messages for inmates at FMC Butner are text-only. That means you can write a normal message, but you can’t send attachments through the system.
