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Money Transmitter, License to be a

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State Banking Department

Businesses that are money transmitters need licenses from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS).



Money transmitters sell or issue methods of payment, or send and receive money by wire transfer. Licensed businesses must display license information at their location. Contact information must be displayed on receipts.

Money transmitters must make a depository agreement with customers to assure the safety of bonds and assets.


NYS Department of Financial Services (DFS)

Address
Licensed Financial Services


One State Street




New York NY 10004-1417
Phone (212) 709-5507
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