Money Transmitters in the U.S. are part of a larger group called Money Service Businesses. Under federal law, businesses whose activity falls within the state definition of a money transmitter must register for a license, and many states require a surety bond and a minimum capital requirement. Money transmitters provide money transfer services or payment instruments such as traveler’s checks and money orders.

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