Sending Money to an Inmate at USP McCreary: MoneyGram Step‑by‑Step

MoneyGram ExpressPayment works for sending funds to inmates at USP McCreary, and payments process seven days a week - holidays included. No waiting for business days.

Timing matters. If you send money between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, it’s typically posted to the inmate’s account within 2–4 hours. If you send it after 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, it posts at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time the following morning.

Here's where most transfers go wrong: the account number format. For USP McCreary MoneyGram ExpressPayment, enter the inmate's eight-digit BOP register number immediately followed by their last name. No spaces, no dashes. Example: 12345678DOE.

Wondering when the funds will post? Payments sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time typically show up within 2–4 hours. Send after 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and it won't post overnight - expect it at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time the next morning.

• ✓ Re-check the account number format: the inmate’s 8-digit register number followed immediately by the last name (no spaces or dashes, like 12345678DOE).

Practical Checklist

• ✓ Confirm the inmate is currently housed at USP McCreary - transfers can happen for programs, medical treatment, or security reasons.
• ✓ Verify the account number format before you submit: 8-digit register number + last name, with no spaces or dashes.
• ✓ Keep your MoneyGram transaction receipt so you have the details if you need to follow up.
• ✓ Plan around posting times: funds are received and processed seven days a week (including holidays).