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Action required Massachusetts Division of Banks MA Sep 5, 2026

Massachusetts Reminder on Money Transmitter Licensing Requirements

Reminder issued by the Massachusetts Division of Banks stressing that entities required to be licensed under M. G.

Reminder issued by the Massachusetts Division of Banks stressing that entities required to be licensed under M.G.L. c. 169B must cease any licensable activities unless licensed.

What changed

Entities failing to apply by the July 1, 2026 deadline must halt operations.

Compliance perspective

Active enforcement for unlicensed activity with civil penalties for noncompliance.

Key date

Effective date: July 31, 2026.

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