How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
MCC Chicago accepts electronic money transfers through MoneyGram ExpressPayment. Deposits sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST generally post within 2–4 hours. Anything sent after 9:00 p.m. EST posts at 7:00 a.m. the next day. To make sure your payment reaches the right person, enter the inmate's eight-digit register number (no spaces or dashes) immediately followed by their last name in the recipient field, and use Receive Code 7932. Funds go into the inmate trust/commissary system and support access to commissary, telephone, and laundry services. Posting times can vary by vendor, so double-check the recipient details before sending.
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MoneyGram ExpressPayment is a fast way to get funds onto someone's account at MCC Chicago—but only if you enter the details exactly right. Here's what you need to know about timing, account format, and the required receive code.
Sending money to someone at MCC Chicago through MoneyGram ExpressPayment? Every field needs to be entered exactly right. Here's how to format the account number, what details to use, and when to expect the funds to post.
Enter the inmate’s eight-digit register number with no spaces or dashes immediately followed by their last name. When prompted, use Receive Code 7932.
Deposits sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST generally post within 2–4 hours. Deposits sent after 9:00 p.m. EST post at 7:00 a.m. the following day.
Funds go into the inmate trust/commissary system and support access to commissary, telephone, and laundry services. Vendor posting times can vary, so confirm the recipient details before sending.
Want to send something to someone at MCC Chicago? The rules depend on what it is. Most packages from home aren't allowed, but books and magazines can get through—if they come from the right source.
Trying to stay in touch with someone at MCC Chicago? Your two main options are phone calls and electronic messages through TRULINCS. Before you get started, there are monitoring rules and approval requirements worth knowing about.
You can't just show up at MCC Chicago and sign in for a visit. The inmate has to put you on their approved visiting list first, and the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) must clear you before you're allowed through the door.
