Send Money at USP Atwater

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

USP Atwater keeps inmate funds in a commissary account, which the inmate uses to buy items not regularly issued by the institution. If you send money through MoneyGram, formatting matters: enter the inmate's 8-digit register number immediately followed by their last name as the account number, and include receive code 7932. Do not send money to the institution's street address. Mailed funds get routed to a processing center in Des Moines, Iowa for handling. Some facilities offer additional deposit options like online payment portals, lobby kiosks, phone payments, or mailing a money order, but available methods and fees depend on the vendor and state. Double-check the vendor instructions and the register number before submitting payment to avoid delays.

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Quick Facts

  • USP Atwater maintains a commissary account for inmate funds used to buy items not regularly issued by the institution.
  • MoneyGram payments must use the inmate's 8-digit register number immediately followed by their last name as the account number and use receive code 7932.
  • The facility instructs not to send money to the USP Atwater street address; mailed funds are sent to a processing center in Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Common deposit methods (online portal, lobby kiosk, phone, or mailed money order) are available at many facilities, but methods and fees vary by vendor and state.

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How to Send Money to an Inmate at USP Atwater Using MoneyGram

Before sending money through MoneyGram ExpressPayment, confirm that your recipient has physically arrived at a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facility. MoneyGram payments require the inmate's BOP register number and name in a specific format—send too early or use incorrect details, and your payment may get delayed or land in the wrong place.

Common Questions

How do I format a MoneyGram payment for an inmate at USP Atwater?

Use the inmate’s 8-digit register number immediately followed by their last name as the account number. Add receive code 7932 to the MoneyGram payment.

Can I mail money directly to USP Atwater's street address?

No. Don't send money to the institution's street address. Mailed funds are handled through a processing center in Des Moines, Iowa.

What is an inmate commissary account at USP Atwater used for?

It holds the inmate’s funds so they can purchase items not regularly issued by the institution.

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