The Right Way to Send Money to an Inmate at USP Florence ADMAX (Don't Use the Facility Address)

USP Florence ADMAX explicitly tells families and friends not to send money to the facility's address. If you mail funds there, they won't reach the person you're trying to help. All mailed money must go to a processing center in Des Moines, Iowa - that's how the Bureau routes payments so they're credited correctly.

When you send money to someone at USP Florence ADMAX, you're not handing them cash. The facility maintains a commissary account for each person, and deposits go there. Think of it as a custodial account the institution uses to track funds - inmates can spend it on approved commissary items and other needs that aren't routinely provided.

1. You send funds - Money comes from family, friends, or other sources on the outside.
2. Funds are credited to the inmate’s account - The deposit ends up stored in the commissary account the facility maintains.
3. The inmate spends from that balance - Purchases are made through the commissary system using the available account funds.

If Unsure Where to Send

• ✓ Confirm you’re using the Des Moines, Iowa processing center for any funds sent through the mail
• ✓ Do not send money using the USP Florence ADMAX facility address
• ✓ Double-check the inmate’s identifying information (for example, full name and register number/ID) before you send anything

Not sure which instructions apply to your situation? Call the facility before mailing anything. USP Florence ADMAX recommends calling to confirm details before you visit, and that same "check first" approach can save you from rejected mail: 603-342-4000.