How to Send Money to an Inmate at USP McCreary Using MoneyGram (Step‑by‑Step)
MoneyGram ExpressPayment is one of the fastest ways to get funds into an inmate's account—but only if you enter the details exactly right. Follow these steps to avoid delays, rejections, or money landing in the wrong account.
The "Account Number" format is specific: type the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name, no spaces or dashes. So if the register number is 12345678 and the last name is DOE, you'd enter 12345678DOE.
You'll also need the MoneyGram Receive Code for federal inmates: 7932.
When MoneyGram asks for the beneficiary, list the inmate’s full committed name. Use the name exactly as it appears in BOP records so the deposit goes to the correct account.
Note: Double-check the account number format and the inmate’s committed name before you send. A wrong digit or misspelling can cause the payment to be rejected or applied incorrectly.
- Confirm they’re at a BOP facility - Wait until the inmate has physically arrived at a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility before you send funds.
- Gather the two key identifiers - Have the inmate’s eight-digit register number and full committed name in front of you so you can enter them exactly.
- Set up your MoneyGram profile (first-time online users) - If you’re sending online for the first time, you’ll need to create a MoneyGram profile/account before you can complete the payment.
Now pick your payment method. Sending online? Some options require a MasterCard or Visa credit card. Prefer cash? Head to a MoneyGram location and complete the ExpressPayment in person.
- Enter the Receive Code - Use 7932.
- Fill in the Account Number - Type the inmate’s eight-digit register number followed immediately by the last name (no spaces or dashes), like 12345678DOE.
- Set the beneficiary - Enter the inmate’s full committed name.
- Review every character - Before you hit submit, re-check the register number, last name spelling, and committed name for accuracy.
- Send the payment - Complete the transaction using your chosen payment method.
- Get your receipt/confirmation - Whether online or in person, keep the receipt or confirmation details.
- Save the reference information - Hold onto the transaction/confirmation info so you can track it if there’s a problem or delay.
Timing matters. Funds sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post to the inmate's account within 2–4 hours.
Send after 9:00 p.m. EST? The money won't post that night. Expect it to hit the account at 7:00 a.m. EST the next morning.
Watch for this: The most common mistake is adding spaces, dashes, or missing digits in the account number - or misspelling the last name. Remember: eight-digit register number + last name, typed as one continuous string.
- ✓ Confirm you have the inmate’s full eight-digit register number
- ✓ Confirm the last name spelling for the account number (register number + last name, no spaces/dashes)
- ✓ Confirm you entered Receive Code 7932
- ✓ Keep your receipt/confirmation information
Most "missing deposit" concerns come down to timing. Sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST? Give it 2–4 hours. Sent after 9:00 p.m. EST? It'll post at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. Still not showing up outside those windows? Grab your receipt or confirmation details - you'll need them when you follow up.
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