Money Services Business Registration

Money services businesses (MSBs) must register with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). FinCEN is part of the U.S. Treasury Department.

MSBs include businesses that:

• Cash checks
• Handle money orders
• Exchange currency

An MSB operator must:

• Complete a registration.
• Keep a list of agents.
• Report suspicious transactions.

Businesses must register online with FinCEN. Some information will be public. This registration is required by law.