Money Transmitter Bond
Any person engaged in the business of money transmission, which includes the sale or issuance of payment instruments (checks, drafts, money orders, etc.) or receiving money for transmission. This includes check cashers who meet the federal definition of a Money Services Business (MSB). Required when: Required as a con…
Essential point: Pin down whether this is your bond, then start the application. Ava can confirm the right state and license type if you are not sure.
Amounts can vary
Selected requirement: $10,000. Other available requirements: "The bond amount is ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) or two and one-half (2 1/2) times the outstanding payment instruments, whichever is greater. The commissioner may increase the required amount to a maximum of five hundred thousand doll…. Exact options still depend on the obligee, state, and underwriting.
