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Action required FinCEN Sep 3, 2026

Geographic Targeting Order for MSBs

FinCEN reissued a Geographic Targeting Order requiring enhanced reporting for certain Money Services Businesses (MSBs) in designated areas.

FinCEN reissued a Geographic Targeting Order requiring enhanced reporting for certain Money Services Businesses (MSBs) in designated areas.

What changed

MSBs in specified ZIP codes must now file Currency Transaction Reports for cash transactions between $1,000 and $10,000.

Compliance perspective

Affected MSBs must implement procedures to comply with this reporting requirement within the effective period of 180 days.

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