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How to Send Money to Someone at FCI Hazelton (and Why You Can’t Mail Cash to the Facility)

Trying to put money on someone's account at FCI Hazelton? The biggest mistake people make is sending it to the facility's address. Here's how to avoid delays and get funds posted quickly.

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How to Send Money to Someone at FCI Hazelton (and Why You Can’t Mail Cash to the Facility)

Don't send money to FCI Hazelton's street address. Even if you're used to mailing things directly to the institution, money works differently. Mail-in funds must go to a processing center in Des Moines, Iowa - not to Hazelton. That routing is what gets the payment processed correctly. Send it to the facility address and you risk delays or rejected mail, especially if you were planning to send cash or a personal check.

Warning: Don’t mail cash (or any money) to FCI Hazelton’s street/address - mail-in funds have to go to the Des Moines, Iowa processing center.

Need money to show up fast? MoneyGram's ExpressPayment is built for speed - but timing matters. Transfers sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST post to the inmate's account within 2–4 hours. Send after 9:00 p.m. EST, and the funds won't post until 7:00 a.m. the next morning. That difference matters if you're trying to cover commissary, phone time, or other needs on a specific day.

Tip: For the best chance at same-day posting, send MoneyGram ExpressPayment before 9:00 p.m. EST.

Need to find a MoneyGram location? Call 1-800-926-9400 or visit www.moneygram.com to locate an agent near you. Either option will help you find a place to send funds using MoneyGram's ExpressPayment.

  • ✓ Call 1-800-926-9400 to locate a nearby MoneyGram agent
  • ✓ Visit www.moneygram.com to search for a MoneyGram agent location
  • ✓ Have your recipient/transaction details ready before you go so you can complete the transfer without delays
How to Send Money to Someone at FCI Hazelton (and Why You Can’t Mail Cash to the Facility)

Most delays come down to two things: sending money to the wrong place, or sending it too late in the day. For Hazelton, don't mail money to the facility's street address - it has to go to the Des Moines, Iowa processing center. Using MoneyGram ExpressPayment? Send before 9:00 p.m. EST if you want same-day posting. Otherwise, the funds roll to the next morning.

  • ✓ Don’t send money to FCI Hazelton’s street/address; mail-in funds must be addressed to the Des Moines, Iowa processing center
  • ✓ If you’re using MoneyGram, send between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST for posting within 2–4 hours
  • ✓ If you send after 9:00 p.m. EST, expect posting at 7:00 a.m. EST the next morning
  • ✓ If you need help finding an agent location, call 1-800-926-9400 or visit www.moneygram.com

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