How to Send Money to an Inmate at FCI Herlong (MoneyGram ExpressPayment — step-by-step)
To get money into an inmate's account at FCI Herlong, use MoneyGram ExpressPayment—and enter the Bureau of Prisons details exactly as required.
Send Commissary at Herlong FCI.
How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Overview
Sending money to someone at FCI Herlong is straightforward once you use the right channel. Do not mail funds to the facility address. Any mailed deposits must go to the designated processing center in Des Moines, Iowa. For electronic deposits, the facility accepts MoneyGram ExpressPayment. Follow the vendor's instructions carefully: enter the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name, and use Receive Code 7932. Money you send goes into the inmate's commissary (trust) account for purchases and other authorized deductions. Double-check the inmate's full name and ID before submitting. Commissary offerings have also been updated, including healthier food options and standardized female and transgender items for sale or by special purpose order.
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Quick Facts
- Do NOT send money to an inmate using FCI Herlong’s facility address; mailed funds must go to the processing center in Des Moines, Iowa.
- MoneyGram ExpressPayment deposits require the inmate’s eight‑digit register number immediately followed by their last name and Receive Code 7932.
- The commissary provides an account that stores funds deposited by family, friends, or other sources for inmate purchases.
- The Trust Fund/Deposit Fund Manual was revised to add healthy food options and standardized female/transgender items for sale in the commissary or by special purpose order.
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Common Questions
How do I send money to an inmate at FCI Herlong?
Use an approved method such as MoneyGram ExpressPayment and follow the vendor's directions. For MoneyGram, include the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name and use Receive Code 7932. Do not mail money to Herlong's facility address. Mailed funds must go to the processing center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Can I mail a money order or cash to FCI Herlong?
Do not send money to FCI Herlong's street address. Mailed funds must go to the processing center in Des Moines, Iowa. Avoid mailing cash. Use an approved electronic vendor or a money order only as allowed by the vendor's instructions.
What is an inmate commissary account at FCI Herlong and what can the money be used for?
An inmate commissary (trust) account holds deposited funds for commissary purchases and other authorized charges. The balance can also be reduced by court-ordered restitution or other deductions. Recent updates added healthier food options and standardized female and transgender items for sale or by special purpose order.
Other Guides for Herlong FCI
Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at Facility
Want to stay in touch with someone at this facility? Your main options are phone calls and TRULINCS electronic messaging. Here's what you need to know about approvals, restrictions, and how to actually get connected.
How to Mail a Letter or Package to Someone at Herlong FCI
Sending mail to someone at Herlong FCI? Start with the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Contact Directory. It's the official source for facility contact information, including addresses for inmate mail and parcels. The directory also lists each facility's physical address, phone number, and fax number—handy for double-checking before you send anything.
Sending Commissary
How to Send Money to Facility
Sending money is straightforward once you know the right method and address. The most common mistake? Mailing funds to the institution's street address instead of the Bureau of Prisons processing center.
