MoneyGram lets you securely send money to an inmate at a county jail, state prison, or federal facility, whether paying online or in person with cash.
Log in to search for the name of the correctional facility.
Why send money to an inmate with MoneyGram?
13,000+ billers
Including federal, state, and county correctional facilities across the country.
Same-day posting
Many payments post the same day, subject to the facility's acceptance and cutoff times.
Online or in person
Pay with a card online, or with cash at a MoneyGram location near you.
How to prepare to pay corrections bills
What to know before you send
Facility types. MoneyGram supports payments to county jails, state prisons, and federal facilities holding federal inmates.
Payment limits. Individual facilities set their own limits on how much can be sent per transaction or per month.
Your recipients details. You will typically need the name of the facility and the inmate's ID or account number to complete the payment.
Three steps, done in minutes
How to send money to an inmate
Sending money to an inmate with MoneyGram takes just a few minutes, whether you pay online or visit a location near you. Here is how it works.
Log in or sign up and search for the jail, prison, or correctional facility by name or receive code.
Complete your payment online with a card, or pay with cash in person at a MoneyGram location near you.
Review the payment details and submit. Many payments post the same day, subject to the facility's acceptance and operating hours.
Corrections bill pay timing
How long does it take to send money to an inmate?
Many payments post the same day, but the exact timing depends on the receiving facility.
Same-day in many cases. Most facilities accept and post payments the same day they are sent.
Cutoff times apply. Payments made after a facility's cutoff time may not post until the next business day.
Weekends and holidays. Facilities typically do not process payments on weekends or holidays, so send earlier if you are working against a deadline.
Trusted for generations
Why families trust MoneyGram
For 85 years, MoneyGram has helped families stay connected to the people they love, including during incarceration. Sending money for daily needs like commissary and phone access is simple, whether online or in person, so families can focus on staying connected.
Send cash in person
Find a location near you
Need to send cash in person? Use our location finder to locate a MoneyGram agent near you where you can pay in cash for your transfer to an inmate.
Common questions for sending money to an inmate
Common questions for sending money to an inmate
For FBOP facilities, funds sent between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm ET (seven days a week, including holidays) are usually posted to an inmate account within 2–4 hours. Funds received after 9:00 pm ET are usually posted by 7:00 am ET the next day, subject to inmate account availability. Posting times for all other facilities are determined by the facility and vary, typically within 1–2 business days, and are subject to inmate account availability.