Send Money to FCI Gilmer. MoneyGram, Western Union & Money Orders

BOP uses MoneyGram, Western Union, or money orders, not JPay. Always include the BOP register number.

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Overview

The Federal Bureau of Prisons does not use JPay or ConnectNetwork. To put money on someone’s account at FCI Gilmer, use MoneyGram (receive code 7932), Western Union Quick Collect (code city: FBOP DC), or a USPS money order mailed to the BOP trust fund in Des Moines. Every deposit requires the person’s full legal name and BOP register number. The monthly commissary spending limit is $360.

Quick Facts

MoneyGram: receive code 7932. Available at MoneyGram locations nationwide.
Western Union Quick Collect: code city FBOP DC. Available at Western Union locations.
USPS money order: mail to Inmate Trust Fund, P.O. Box 474701, Des Moines, IA 50947-0001.
Always include the person's full legal name and BOP register number (format XXXXX-XXX).
Monthly commissary spending limit: $360.
BOP does NOT use JPay, ConnectNetwork, or similar services.

Option 1. MoneyGram (Fastest)

Go to a MoneyGram location, such as Walmart, and send money using receive code 7932. You will need the person’s full legal name and BOP register number. MoneyGram also offers an online option at moneygram.com. Fees vary by location and amount.

Option 2. Western Union Quick Collect

Use Western Union Quick Collect with code city FBOP DC. Find a Western Union location or use westernunion.com. Provide the person’s full name and BOP register number. Fees apply.

Option 3. USPS Money Order by Mail

Buy a money order at a post office. Make it payable to the person’s full name. On the back, write their BOP register number and the facility (FCI Gilmer). Mail to:

Inmate Trust Fund P.O. Box 474701 Des Moines, IA 50947-0001

This option takes longer because the money order must arrive by mail and be processed.

What You Always Need

The person’s full legal name and their BOP register number (format XXXXX-XXX). Find the register number with the BOP inmate locator. Deposits without the correct number can be delayed or returned.

Monthly Spending Limit

BOP inmates have a $360 per month commissary spending limit. You can deposit more, but the person can only spend up to that amount per month.

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How do I send money to FCI Gilmer?

Use MoneyGram (code 7932), Western Union Quick Collect (code city FBOP DC), or mail a USPS money order to Inmate Trust Fund, P.O. Box 474701, Des Moines, IA 50947-0001. Always include the person's BOP register number.

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Does BOP use JPay or ConnectNetwork?

No. The Federal Bureau of Prisons does not use JPay or ConnectNetwork. Those services are for state prisons. BOP inmates receive money through MoneyGram, Western Union, or USPS money orders.

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