How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Don't mail money to FCI Herlong's facility address. Mailed deposits must go to the Bureau of Prisons processing center in Des Moines, Iowa. For MoneyGram ExpressPayment, enter the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name, and use Receive Code 7932. The money goes into the inmate's commissary/trust account for purchases. Authorized deductions like restitution can reduce the balance. Commissary offerings follow updated trust fund policies, including added healthy food options and standardized items for female and transgender people (through commissary or special purpose order). Double-check the register number before sending, and review vendor posting times so you know when funds should be available.
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To get money into an inmate's account at FCI Herlong, use MoneyGram ExpressPayment—and enter the Bureau of Prisons details exactly as required.
No. Don’t send money to FCI Herlong’s facility address; mailed funds must go to the processing center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Use MoneyGram ExpressPayment and enter the inmate’s eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name. Use Receive Code 7932.
Deposits go into the inmate’s commissary/trust account for commissary purchases. The balance may also be reduced by authorized deductions such as restitution or other orders.
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.
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