How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at USP POLLOCK usually means using an approved deposit channel: a vendor website or mobile app, a vendor phone line, MoneyGram ExpressPayment, a facility lobby kiosk, or a mailed money order. The exact vendor, available methods, limits, and posting times can differ by facility, so verify USP POLLOCK's current vendor instructions before you pay. If you use MoneyGram for a federal inmate, enter the account number as the inmate's 8-digit register number immediately followed by the inmate's last name. For mailed deposits, follow the vendor's mailing rules and form instructions exactly. Include the required inmate identification, and expect funds to post only after the money order is received and processed. Never mail cash.
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Common options include vendor websites or apps, vendor phone lines, MoneyGram ExpressPayment, facility lobby kiosks, or mailed money orders. Check USP POLLOCK’s facility page or the vendor’s instructions for the correct vendor, mailing address, limits, and any deposit rules before sending funds.
No. Never mail cash. Mailed deposits are typically limited to money orders. Follow the vendor's instructions for filling out the money order and include the inmate's required identification so it can be processed correctly.
MoneyGram ExpressPayment uses the inmate’s 8-digit register number immediately followed by the inmate’s last name as the account number. Confirm any other required fields with the vendor before submitting payment.
Phone calls at USP Pollock follow Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) rules that determine what your loved one can do, how calls get paid for, and why most conversations aren't private. Knowing the basics upfront helps you avoid common surprises—especially around monitoring and "workaround" calling methods.
Staying in touch with someone at USP Pollock is doable, but Bureau of Prisons rules govern what you can do and when. Get your approvals squared away first, then pick the contact method that works best for your situation.
Getting approved to visit at USP Pollock comes down to two things: the person inside has to add you to their visiting list, and you have to be cleared by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The BP‑A0629 form is the paperwork that kicks off that clearance process.
