How to Send Money to Facility
Sending money to someone at FMC Fort Worth comes down to using the right address. Mail-in funds go to a federal processing center in Des Moines, Iowa, not to the facility itself.
All mail-in funds for federal inmates at FMC Fort Worth are routed through a processing center in Des Moines, Iowa. Don't send money to FMC Fort Worth's street address. If you do, your payment may not be processed correctly, which means delays and frustration when you're trying to help.
Once funds are received and credited, they go into the inmate's commissary (trust) account at FMC Fort Worth. Think of it like a bank account inside the institution. The person uses that balance to buy commissary items and other approved goods that aren't issued as part of normal operations.
Note: Commissary quantities may be limited based on availability, and prices can change without notice. If you're sending money for specific items, build in some flexibility.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Address all mail-in funds to the processing center in Des Moines, Iowa (as required for federal inmates at this facility).
- ✓ Do not send money using FMC Fort Worth’s street address.
- ✓ Expect the funds to be stored in the inmate’s commissary (trust) account maintained by FMC Fort Worth.
Reminder: Commissary prices shift and quantities can be limited, so the same dollar amount may not cover the same items from one week to the next.
Before sending anything, confirm the current processing-center address and mailing requirements through the facility or official Bureau of Prisons resources. Routing details can change over time. The key rule stays the same: do not send money to FMC Fort Worth's street address. Mail-in funds are handled through the Des Moines processing center.
- Confirm where the money will land: Ask how the funds will be credited, so you know they will be stored in the inmate’s commissary (trust) account.
- Check current commissary pricing and limits: Verify what limits apply and what items cost right now, since quantities may be limited and prices can change without prior notice.
- Ask about any account or purchasing restrictions: Confirm whether there are restrictions on how commissary funds can be used for purchases at the facility.
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