How to Send Money to FCI Seagoville

MoneyGram Code 7932 is the fastest option: funds post within 1–3 business days.

Overview

The BOP accepts money three ways: MoneyGram, Western Union, or a USPS money order mailed to Des Moines. All deposits go into the inmate’s commissary account. You always need the inmate’s full legal name and BOP register number: deposits sent without a register number are returned. The monthly spending limit is $360.

Quick Facts

MoneyGram Code: 7932: available at Walmart, CVS, and most MoneyGram agent locations.
Western Union: Code City is FBOP DC: available online at westernunion.com.
Money orders: Made out to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, mailed to the BOP lockbox in Des Moines, IA.
Monthly commissary spending limit: $360.
You need the inmate's full legal name and BOP register number for all deposit methods.
Funds typically post within 1–3 business days.

Option 1: MoneyGram (Fastest)

MoneyGram is the most common way to deposit funds for federal inmates. You can send it in person at Walmart, CVS, or any MoneyGram agent location, or online at MoneyGram.com.

What you need:

MoneyGram Receive Code: 7932
Inmate’s full legal name (as it appears in BOP records)
Inmate’s BOP register number (format XXXXX-XXX)

At the MoneyGram location, tell the agent you’re sending a “receive code” transaction, not an international wire. Fill in the receive code 7932, then the inmate’s name and register number. Keep your receipt until funds are confirmed.

Option 2: Western Union

Western Union is also accepted and can be done online or in person.

Online at westernunion.com:

Select “Pay Bills” and search for “Federal Bureau of Prisons”
Code City: FBOP DC
Enter the inmate’s full legal name and register number
Pay by debit card, credit card, or bank account

Processing time is similar to MoneyGram: 1–3 business days.

Option 3: Money Order by Mail

If you prefer mail, send a USPS money order (not a personal check) made payable to Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Mail to:

Federal Bureau of Prisons
Inmate Name, Register Number
P.O. Box 474701
Des Moines, IA 50947-0001

Write the inmate’s full legal name and register number in the memo field and on the envelope. Money orders typically take 5–7 business days to post after receipt.

What You Need for Any Method

No matter which method you use, have these ready:

Inmate’s full legal name: Use the exact spelling from BOP records. Find it at bop.gov/inmateloc/.
BOP register number: The format is XXXXX-XXX. Find it through the BOP locator or on any federal court document.

Deposits without the correct name and register number are rejected and returned (minus any fees you paid).

Commissary Limits

The monthly commissary spending limit at FCI Seagoville is $360. This resets at the beginning of each calendar month. Funds beyond the spend limit accumulate in the account but can’t be spent until the new month. There’s no limit on how much you can deposit: only on how much can be spent per month.

Families Also Ask

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What is the MoneyGram code for FCI Seagoville?

MoneyGram Code 7932: this is the BOP-wide receive code for all federal facilities including FCI Seagoville. You can use it at any MoneyGram agent location (Walmart, CVS, etc.) or at moneygram.com. Always include the inmate's full legal name and register number.

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

MoneyGram and Western Union typically post within 1–3 business days. Money orders by mail take 5–7 business days after receipt. Deposits do not post on weekends or federal holidays. If funds haven't posted after 5 business days, call (972) 287-2911.

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What is the monthly commissary limit at FCI Seagoville?

The monthly spending limit is $360. This applies to purchases from commissary: not to how much you can deposit. Unused funds carry over. The limit resets at the start of each calendar month.

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Can I send a personal check to FCI Seagoville?

No. The BOP only accepts MoneyGram, Western Union, or USPS money orders. Personal checks, cashier's checks, and cash sent through the mail are not accepted and will be returned.

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