Money Service Businesses

The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (Department) licenses and regulates certain Money Services Businesses (check cashers and money transmitters - collectively referred to as MSBs) conducting business in Georgia.  Access more information for each license type from the links below:

Check Cashers
Money Transmitters
 

RENEWALS:

Georgia's annual license/registration renewal period is between November 1 and December 1.  Late Renewals are permitted between December 2 and December 31.    Incomplete applications will be subject to expiration after December 31.


FINCEN BSA/AML Information

The FinCEN publication "Money Laundering Prevention-An MSB Guide" is available in several languages. Quick Reference Guides on Bank Secrecy Act requirements and reporting suspicious activity are also available in these languages. The products can be ordered from the internet at: http://www.fincen.gov/materials.

Money Service Businesses - Related Links

  • Federal link for MSBs (FinCEN.gov)

    This link takes you to the Financial Crimes and Enforcement Network's (FinCEN) website for Money Service Businesses. FinCEN is designated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as one of the primary agencies to establish, oversee and implement policies to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, and it serves as the Financial Intelligence Unit of the United States.

  • Other State Banking Departments

    Links to Other State Banking Department's (from CSBS's website).