Glossary

Money Service Business (MSB)

Written by SmartSearch | Feb 13, 2025 3:49:22 PM

What is an MSB?

An MSB refers to a type of financial institution or entity that provides various money transmission or currency exchange services for example dealing in foreign exchange, check cashing, issuing or selling traveller’s checks or money orders, providing or selling prepaid access, money transmission etc. MSBs play a critical role in the global financial system and they are subject to specific AML regulations and requirements to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.