How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To send money to an inmate at USP Terre Haute, use MoneyGram ExpressPayment for deposits to the inmate trust account. Format the inmate identifier as the eight-digit register number immediately followed by the inmate's last name (for example, 12345678DOE). Set the Company Name to "Federal Bureau of Prisons" so the funds route to the correct federal trust account. MoneyGram deposits are received and processed seven days a week. Transfers sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2 to 4 hours, while transfers sent after 9:00 p.m. usually post at 7:00 a.m. Other deposit channels may be available (online, by phone, in mobile apps, or at lobby kiosks), so confirm the current options and exact identifier before you send.
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MoneyGram ExpressPayment is a popular way to add money to a federal inmate's commissary account. The trick to getting it right? Enter the Bureau of Prisons details exactly as required—especially the Account Number format.
Using MoneyGram ExpressPayment to send money to someone at USP Terre Haute? The BOP system is picky about how you enter each field. Here's what to confirm before you start, exactly what to type in each box, and how long it takes for funds to post.
Use the inmate’s eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name (example: 12345678DOE). Double-check it before you send, since a wrong identifier can delay posting or route the funds incorrectly.
MoneyGram transfers are processed seven days a week. If you send between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST, funds generally post within 2 to 4 hours; after 9:00 p.m. EST, they post at 7:00 a.m.
Many federal facilities offer additional ways to add money, including online, by phone, through mobile apps, or at lobby kiosks. Available channels can vary, so confirm what's currently accepted before sending.
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