How to Send Money to FMC Lexington

Three ways to send money: MoneyGram code 7932, Western Union Code City FBOP DC, or a money order to Des Moines.

Overview

You can send money to an inmate at FMC Lexington using MoneyGram, Western Union, or a money order sent by mail. Do not send money directly to the facility. All BOP deposits go through a centralized finance center in Des Moines, Iowa. Always include the inmate’s 8-digit register number and full legal name, or the deposit will be returned.

Quick Facts

MoneyGram Receive Code: 7932 (company: Federal Bureau of Prisons, city: Washington DC)
Western Union Code City: FBOP DC
Money order mail address: Federal Bureau of Prisons, [Inmate Name & Register Number], P.O. Box 474701, Des Moines, Iowa 50947-0001
MoneyGram and Western Union post within 2 to 4 hours during business hours (7 AM to 9 PM EST)
Money orders accepted: U.S. Postal Service, certified checks, cashier's checks only. No personal checks or cash.
Monthly commissary spending limit: $320
Do not send money to the facility address. Use the Des Moines lockbox.
Questions about an inmate's account: call BOP finance at (202) 307-2712

Option 1: MoneyGram (Fastest)

MoneyGram is the fastest and most convenient way to send money to FMC Lexington. You can send it in person at a MoneyGram location (Walmart, CVS, and thousands of other retailers), online at moneygram.com, or by calling MoneyGram at 1-800-926-9400.

What you need:

MoneyGram Receive Code: 7932
Company name: Federal Bureau of Prisons
City and state: Washington, DC
Inmate’s 8-digit register number (no dashes or spaces), immediately followed by their last name
Inmate’s full committed name on the Beneficiary line

Posting time: Funds sent between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM EST post within 2 to 4 hours. Funds sent after 9:00 PM EST are posted by 7:00 AM the next morning.

Online MoneyGram limit: Up to $300 per transaction online. Visit a MoneyGram location for larger amounts.

Option 2: Western Union

Western Union is available in person at Western Union agent locations, online at westernunion.com or send2corrections.com, and by phone at 1-800-634-3422 (option 2).

What you need:

Code City: FBOP, DC
Inmate’s 8-digit register number (no dashes), immediately followed by their last name
Inmate’s full committed name on the Attention line

Posting time: Same as MoneyGram, funds sent during business hours (7:00 AM to 9:00 PM EST) post within 2 to 4 hours.

Option 3: Money Order by Mail

If you prefer to send a money order, mail it to the BOP’s centralized lockbox in Des Moines. Do not mail it to FMC Lexington directly.

Mailing address:

Federal Bureau of Prisons [Inmate’s Full Committed Name] [Inmate’s 8-Digit Register Number] Post Office Box 474701 Des Moines, Iowa 50947-0001

Accepted instruments: U.S. Postal Service money orders, U.S. government checks, certified checks, and cashier’s checks. No personal checks. No cash.

Non-U.S. Postal Service money orders are held for 15 days before posting. Foreign instruments are held for 45 days.

Important Rules

Always include the 8-digit register number. This is the number from the BOP Inmate Locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/. For MoneyGram and Western Union, enter it as 8 digits with no dashes, immediately followed by the last name (example: 12345678SMITH).
Monthly limit is $320. This is the BOP-wide monthly commissary spending limit per inmate.
JPay does not apply here. JPay is not an accepted payment method for BOP facilities.
Access Corrections does not apply here. That service is for state facilities, not federal BOP prisons.

What Commissary Funds Are Used For

Once funds post to the inmate’s account, they can spend them at the facility commissary on food, hygiene items, clothing, postage stamps, and phone call credits. Commissary is one of the most meaningful things you can do to support your loved one while they’re inside.

Families Also Ask

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What is the MoneyGram code for FMC Lexington?

MoneyGram Receive Code 7932. This is the BOP-wide code used for all federal facilities, including FMC Lexington. You also need the inmate's 8-digit register number (no dashes) followed immediately by their last name, and their full committed name on the Beneficiary line.

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What is the Western Union code for FMC Lexington?

Western Union Code City: FBOP DC. Use this at any Western Union location, online at westernunion.com, or at send2corrections.com. You'll need the inmate's 8-digit register number with no dashes, immediately followed by their last name.

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Where do I mail a money order for FMC Lexington?

Mail to: Federal Bureau of Prisons, [Inmate Full Name], [Inmate 8-Digit Register Number], P.O. Box 474701, Des Moines, Iowa 50947-0001. Do not mail it to the facility's Lexington address. Only U.S. Postal Service money orders, certified checks, and cashier's checks are accepted. No personal checks or cash.

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How long does it take for money to post at FMC Lexington?

MoneyGram and Western Union sent between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM EST post within 2 to 4 hours. Funds sent after 9:00 PM EST post by 7:00 AM the next morning. Mailed money orders take longer: U.S. Postal Service money orders post after the BOP receives and processes them.

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Is there a limit on how much money I can send to FMC Lexington?

There is no deposit limit per transaction, but inmates have a monthly commissary spending limit of $320. Funds can accumulate in the account beyond that, but the inmate can only spend $320 per month on commissary. Postage stamps and over-the-counter medications are excluded from this limit.

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Can I send money through JPay or Access Corrections?

No. JPay and Access Corrections are not accepted for BOP federal facilities. FMC Lexington is a Bureau of Prisons facility. The only accepted methods are MoneyGram (code 7932), Western Union (FBOP DC), or a money order mailed to the Des Moines lockbox.

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