How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at USP Thomson means adding funds to their trust (commissary) account through an approved option: a third-party vendor, an on-site kiosk, a retail agent, or a mail-to-vendor method. Confirm which methods USP Thomson accepts before you send anything. If you use MoneyGram, the account identifier format is specific: enter the inmate's eight-digit register number with no spaces or dashes, immediately followed by the last name (example: 12345678DOE). Follow any receive-code instructions the vendor requires. MoneyGram ExpressPayment sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically posts within 2 to 4 hours. After 9:00 p.m., it usually posts the next morning. Keep in mind that deposits may be applied to debts or court-ordered obligations first. The BOP Trust Fund forms list also includes a TRULINCS Contact Request Form (BP-A1054).
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Use an approved deposit method: a vendor's website, a lobby or visitation kiosk, a retail agent, or a mail-to-vendor option. Confirm which methods USP Thomson accepts before sending. If you use MoneyGram, enter the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name as the account identifier.
MoneyGram ExpressPayment transactions sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post in 2 to 4 hours. Transactions sent after 9:00 p.m. generally post the next morning, though posting times can vary by vendor and method.
Include the inmate's full name and an identifying number (their eight-digit register or booking number) or date of birth so the funds credit correctly. Double-check everything. Deposits sent to the wrong person can be difficult to reverse.
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