How to Send Money to FCI Oakdale II

BOP processes all deposits through a center in Iowa — not at the facility. MoneyGram and Western Union are the fastest options.

Overview

Sending money to an inmate at FCI Oakdale II is handled entirely through the Federal Bureau of Prisons — not through the facility in Oakdale. All deposits go to a BOP processing center in Des Moines, Iowa and are applied to the inmate’s Trust Fund (commissary) account. You’ll need the inmate’s 8-digit register number for every transaction.

3 Ways to Send Money

Ways to Send Money

Fastest

MoneyGram

Send to the BOP processing center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Western Union

Send to the BOP National Lockbox via Quick Collect.

USPS money order or cashier's check

Mail directly to the BOP processing center, Des Moines, IA.

Des Moines, IA

BOP processing center

8-digit #

What You Need First

Before sending, gather:

The inmate’s full committed name (exactly as recorded at sentencing)
Their 8-digit BOP register number (find it at bop.gov/inmateloc/)

Account number format for all transactions: 8-digit register number + last name, no spaces or dashes (example: 12345678SMITH).

Option 1: MoneyGram ExpressPayment (Recommended)

Required information:

Receive Code: 7932
Company Name: Federal Bureau of Prisons
City and State: Washington, DC
Account number: register number + last name (no spaces)

Ways to send:

Online: moneygram.com → Pay Bills → search “Federal Bureau of Prisons”
By phone: 1-800-926-9400
In person: MoneyGram locations at Walmart, Kroger, CVS, and other retailers

Posts within 2–4 hours when sent between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM EST. After 9:00 PM EST posts the next morning by 7:00 AM.

Option 2: Western Union Quick Collect

Required information:

Code City: FBOP DC
Recipient: Federal Bureau of Prisons
Account number: register number + last name (no spaces)

Ways to send:

App: “Send2Corrections” on iOS or Android (use the Western Union option)
Online: send2corrections.com
By phone: 1-800-634-3422, option 2

Option 3: USPS Money Order

For mailed payments, send a money order — not cash — to BOP’s Iowa processing center:

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

Accepted: Money orders, U.S. government checks, certified/cashier’s checks, bank drafts
Not accepted: Personal checks, cash

Allow 7–10 business days for USPS processing and posting.

How the Money Is Used

Deposited funds go to the inmate’s BOP Trust Fund account. From there, the inmate uses it for:

Commissary purchases (food, hygiene, clothing items)
TRULINCS phone call credits
CorrLinks email usage
Educational materials

Visitors cannot deposit cash at FCI Oakdale II’s front desk. The only cash allowed on campus is $30 in coins brought into the visiting room for vending machines.

Families Also Ask

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What is the MoneyGram code for FCI Oakdale II?

Receive Code 7932, Company: Federal Bureau of Prisons, City: Washington DC. Account number is the inmate's 8-digit register number + last name, no spaces.

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What is the Western Union code for FCI Oakdale II?

Code City: FBOP DC. Use the Send2Corrections app, send2corrections.com, or call 1-800-634-3422 (option 2). Account number is register number + last name, no spaces.

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How long does it take for money to post at FCI Oakdale II?

MoneyGram posts within 2–4 hours when sent between 7 AM and 9 PM EST. After 9 PM it posts the following morning. Western Union varies. USPS money orders take 7–10 business days.

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Can I deposit money at the FCI Oakdale II facility?

No. Deposits cannot be made in person at the facility. All BOP deposits must go through MoneyGram, Western Union, or USPS money order to the Iowa processing center.

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Where do I find the inmate's register number?

Search the BOP Inmate Locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/ by the inmate's full committed name. The result shows their 8-digit register number.

Commissary

What does the money pay for?

Funds go into the inmate's BOP Trust Fund (commissary) account — used for commissary purchases, TRULINCS phone calls, CorrLinks email, and educational materials.

Commissary