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How to Send Money to an Inmate at MCC New York Using MoneyGram

If your loved one is at MCC New York, you can send money through MoneyGram's ExpressPayment service. Here's how to enter the details correctly and when to expect the funds to post.

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How to Send Money to an Inmate at MCC New York Using MoneyGram

MoneyGram's ExpressPayment program works for anyone in Bureau of Prisons custody, including inmates at MCC New York. Payments are processed seven days a week - even on holidays - so you don't have to wait for a weekday to send money.

Getting the account number right is critical. Use the inmate's eight-digit register number with no spaces or dashes, followed immediately by their last name. For example, if the register number is 12345678 and the last name is DOE, enter: 12345678DOE.

How to Send Money to an Inmate at MCC New York Using MoneyGram

Use Receive Code 7932 when setting up the payment. MoneyGram limits each transaction to $300, so you'll need multiple payments if you're sending more.

  1. Decide how you want to send it - You can use a MoneyGram agent location, or use MoneyGram by phone or online (depending on what’s available to you).
  2. Find a nearby agent if you’re sending in person - Call 1-800-926-9400 to locate the nearest MoneyGram agent.
  3. Use MoneyGram’s website if that’s easier - You can also locate an agent by checking MoneyGram’s website and searching for locations near you.

Send funds between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and they'll typically post within 2–4 hours. This is your best window for same-day availability.

Payments submitted after 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time won't post until 7:00 a.m. the next morning.

Troubleshooting Responsibilities

  • ✓ Double-check the account number format: eight-digit register number (no spaces or dashes) followed immediately by the last name (example: 12345678DOE).
  • ✓ Remember that MoneyGram payments are received and processed seven days a week, including holidays - so delays usually come down to timing (like sending after 9:00 p.m. ET) or entry errors.
  • ✓ If something doesn’t look right after the expected posting time, contact MoneyGram or the Bureau of Prisons for help and have your transaction details ready.

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