How to Send Money to MCC Chicago, IL (IL)
Sending money is usually straightforward once you have the right MoneyGram details. The biggest mistake people make? Entering the account information wrong. Take a minute to double-check before you hit submit.
To send funds through MoneyGram for someone at MCC Chicago, the account number format is what matters most. Use the inmate's eight-digit register number with no spaces or dashes, followed immediately by their last name (for example: 12345678DOE). You'll also need MoneyGram Receive Code 7932. Once the money hits their account, it goes into the Bureau of Prisons Trust Fund system. This is how inmates pay for commissary, phone calls, and laundry services. Your deposit is what keeps those basics covered.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Use MoneyGram and enter the account number as: the inmate’s 8-digit register number (no spaces or dashes) + the inmate’s last name (example: 12345678DOE)
- ✓ Enter Receive Code: 7932
- ✓ Before you pay, compare what you typed against the inmate’s register number and last name one more time
- ✓ Plan for the money to be used toward typical BOP Trust Fund services like commissary, telephone, and laundry
Even with the right format, confirm a few things before sending. First, verify that Receive Code 7932 is still the correct code for the MoneyGram option you're using. Then check that the person is currently able to receive funds through MoneyGram (policies and available methods can change). Finally, make sure you're using the inmate's correct register number and their last name exactly as it appears on their committed name. Small typos can cause a payment to get rejected or applied to the wrong account.
- Confirm commissary access - Ask what the current commissary schedule and purchasing rules are for the person’s housing situation.
- Confirm telephone access - Check how phone time is paid for and whether there are any limits or approval steps that affect calling.
- Confirm laundry procedures - Verify how laundry is handled and whether there are any account-related charges or rules that affect service.
- Ask about deposit holds or limits - If your money is for something urgent, confirm whether newly deposited funds are available right away or subject to restrictions.
Note: Don't assume delivery times, agent hours, or fees. Keep your receipt, and confirm the account number format and Receive Code before you submit the transaction.
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