How to Send Money to FCI Oakdale I

BOP uses MoneyGram and Western Union — money goes to Iowa, not Louisiana. Here's how to do it right.

Overview

Federal inmates at FCI Oakdale I receive money through the BOP centralized system — not directly from the facility. All deposits are processed at a BOP center in Des Moines, Iowa, regardless of which facility the inmate is at. You’ll need the inmate’s 8-digit register number and last name for every transaction. The money goes to their commissary account and can be used for phone calls, email, and purchases.

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 Before Sending

Before you send any money, make sure you have:

The inmate’s full committed name (as it appears in BOP records)
Their 8-digit BOP register number (XXXXX-XXX format — find it at bop.gov/inmateloc/)

The account number for all transactions is the 8-digit register number + last name, no spaces or dashes (example: 12345678SMITH).

Option 1: MoneyGram ExpressPayment (Fastest)

MoneyGram is the most widely used and fastest method.

What you need to enter:

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

How to send:

Online: moneygram.com → Pay Bills → search for Federal Bureau of Prisons
By phone: 1-800-926-9400
In person: MoneyGram agent locations (Walmart, Kroger, CVS, etc.)

Processing time: Within 2–4 hours when sent between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM EST. Sent after 9:00 PM EST posts the following morning at 7:00 AM.

Option 2: Western Union Quick Collect

Western Union is available online, through the Send2Corrections app, or by phone.

What you need to enter:

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

How to send:

App: Download “Send2Corrections” (iOS/Android) and use Western Union option
Online: send2corrections.com
By phone: 1-800-634-3422, then press option 2

Option 3: USPS Mail (Money Orders Only)

If you prefer to mail funds, send a money order to BOP’s processing center — not to the facility.

Make payable to: Federal Bureau of Prisons

Write on the money order: Inmate’s full committed name and 8-digit register number

Mail to:

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

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

Mail takes significantly longer than electronic transfers. Allow up to 7–10 business days for processing.

What Happens With the Money

Deposited funds go to the inmate’s Trust Fund (commissary) account. The inmate can use this account for:

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

Visitors cannot leave cash at the facility. The only cash allowed at FCI Oakdale I 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 I?

Receive Code 7932, Company: Federal Bureau of Prisons, City: Washington DC. Enter the inmate's register number + last name as the account number (no spaces or dashes).

Commissary

What is the Western Union code for FCI Oakdale I?

Code City: FBOP DC. Send via the Send2Corrections app, send2corrections.com, or by calling 1-800-634-3422 (option 2). Account number is the inmate's register number + last name.

Commissary

How long does money take to post at FCI Oakdale I?

MoneyGram posts within 2–4 hours when sent between 7 AM and 9 PM EST. Transactions after 9 PM EST post the next morning. Western Union times vary. USPS money orders take 7–10 business days.

Commissary

Can I mail cash to FCI Oakdale I?

No. Cash is never accepted by mail at any BOP facility. Only money orders, certified checks, and bank drafts are accepted. Send them to PO Box 474701, Des Moines, Iowa 50947-0001 — not to the facility address.

Commissary

What does the money go toward?

Funds go to the inmate's BOP Trust Fund (commissary) account, which covers commissary purchases, TRULINCS phone calls, CorrLinks email usage, and educational materials.

Commissary