How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to an inmate at USP Yazoo City? Double-check the account format before you pay. For MoneyGram deposits, enter the inmate's eight-digit register number with no spaces or dashes, followed immediately by the inmate's last name. Make sure you use the exact register number assigned to the inmate. Common deposit methods include on-site kiosks, online portals, walk-in retail cash payments, and mailed deposits, though availability varies by facility. Funds go into commissary or trust accounts and can be used for commissary purchases, phone time, laundry, and other approved charges. Some funds may also be applied to inmate debts. Posting time depends on the method. Online and kiosk deposits often post immediately, while mailed or some retail cash deposits can take longer.
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Use the inmate’s eight-digit register number with no spaces or dashes, followed immediately by the inmate’s last name as the MoneyGram account identifier.
Common options include on-site kiosks, online deposit portals, walk-in retail cash payment locations, and mailed deposits. Specific availability varies by facility.
It depends on the method. Online and kiosk deposits often post immediately, while mailed or some walk-in retail deposits can take longer to appear.
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