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The Federal Bureau of Prisons processes all inmate deposits through a centralized system, not through FCI Schuylkill directly. Use MoneyGram, Western Union, or a USPS money order, and expect a monthly commissary spending limit of $360.
The BOP accepts deposits through 3 channels: MoneyGram (send to receive code 7932), Western Union (send to FBOP DC), or a USPS money order mailed to the Bureau’s centralized processing address in Des Moines, Iowa. None of these methods send money directly to FCI Schuylkill.
You’ll need the inmate’s full legal name and their BOP Register Number, confirmed through the BOP’s Inmate Locator if you don’t already have it. This number is what gets the deposit credited to the right account.
Commissary spending is capped at $360 per month, a standard limit across BOP facilities. Deposits beyond what’s needed to reach that cap build up in the inmate’s trust fund account instead of being immediately spendable.
Unlike some county jails, the BOP centralizes financial processing for security and consistency across its more than 100 facilities nationwide. This means the deposit address is the same no matter which BOP facility someone is housed at, only the register number and facility assignment change.
Confirm the inmate’s name and BOP Register Number are correct, since mismatches are the most common reason a deposit doesn’t process. Contact MoneyGram, Western Union, or USPS customer service directly depending on which method you used, since the BOP itself doesn’t process the transaction.
If the person you’re sending money to is transferred to a different federal facility, their trust fund account and balance transfer with them. Confirm their new location through the BOP’s Inmate Locator before sending anything further, since a deposit sent while they’re in transit can take longer to post.
Some inmate trust fund accounts carry court-ordered restitution obligations that reduce how much of a deposit reaches the spendable commissary balance. If a deposit doesn’t seem to be reaching the balance the way you expect, ask the facility’s trust fund office at (570) 544-7100 whether a restitution order applies to the account.
If this is your first time sending money through MoneyGram or Western Union, have the inmate’s full name and BOP Register Number ready before you start the transaction, since these services process the deposit, not the BOP itself. Keep your receipt or confirmation number until the deposit posts, in case you need to reference it.
If the inmate is released with money still in their trust fund account, the BOP typically issues the remaining balance to them directly rather than refunding the sender. This isn’t something you as the sender need to arrange, but it’s worth knowing if you’re wondering where a balance goes.
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Use MoneyGram (receive code 7932), Western Union (send to FBOP DC), or a USPS money order sent to the BOP's centralized Des Moines, Iowa address. None of these go directly to the facility.
Send Money$360 per month, a standard limit across Bureau of Prisons facilities.
Send MoneyThe BOP centralizes financial processing across all its facilities nationwide for security and consistency, so deposits go through MoneyGram, Western Union, or a centralized mailing address instead of the facility itself.
Send MoneyThe inmate's full legal name and BOP Register Number, which you can confirm through the BOP's Inmate Locator if you don't already have it.
Send MoneyConfirm the name and Register Number are correct, then contact MoneyGram, Western Union, or USPS directly depending on which method you used.
Send MoneyTheir trust fund account and balance move with them. Confirm their new location through the BOP's Inmate Locator before sending anything else.
Send MoneySome trust fund accounts carry court-ordered restitution obligations that reduce how much of a deposit becomes spendable. Ask the facility's trust fund office at (570) 544-7100 whether that applies to the account you're funding.
Send MoneyNo. BOP deposit methods all require identifiable sender information, whether through MoneyGram, Western Union, or a USPS money order.
Send MoneyMoneyGram and Western Union process the transaction, not the BOP itself, so follow their standard process. Have the inmate's full name and BOP Register Number ready, and keep your confirmation number.
Send MoneyThe BOP typically issues the remaining trust fund balance directly to the released inmate, not back to the sender.
Send MoneyConfirm the correct name and Register Number before you send money.
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