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Reviewed on: April 05,2026
Send Inmate Money

What account number is needed for Western Union

Western Union asks for an account number to send to an inmate?? What is the account #, where do I find this? I picked the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

When Western Union asks for an “account number” to send money to an inmate, they are referring to the inmate’s ID number.
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✓ Verified answer February 04,2013 · Send Inmate Money
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When Western Union asks for an “account number” to send money to an inmate, they are referring to the inmate’s ID number. This number is what directs the funds to the correct trust account within the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

Before sending money, you will need to:

  • Set up your own Western Union user account
  • Have the inmate’s full name exactly as it appears in the system
  • Enter the inmate’s ID number as the account number

If you do not have the inmate ID number, you can find it by searching the Wisconsin DOC inmate locator or by using the inmate search tools on InmateAid.

Once you have the correct information, the transfer should go through without issues and be applied to the inmate’s account for commissary or phone use.

If you want a step-by-step walkthrough, the Send Inmate Money section on InmateAid breaks the process down and helps make sure everything is entered correctly the first time.

Accepted Answer Date Created: February 04,2013
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed April 2026.