Free MSB Registry Search - FINTRAC (Canada) & FinCEN (USA)
Check in seconds whether a money services business is officially registered. Search both the Canadian FINTRAC MSB registry and the U.S. FinCEN MSB registry in one place; free, no sign-up needed.
Search FinCEN & FINTRAC MSB Registries in One Place
Access official Money Service Business registration records from FinCEN (U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) and FINTRAC (Canada), all from a single platform.
U.S. FinCEN MSB Registry Lookup
Search businesses registered with FinCEN under the Bank Secrecy Act. Verify legal names, addresses, MSB activities, states of operation, and registration dates.
Canadian FINTRAC MSB Registry Lookup
Find Money Service Businesses registered with FINTRAC in Canada. Check registration status, business addresses, services offered, and operating jurisdictions.
How to check if an MSB is registered
1. Choose FINTRAC (Canada) or FinCEN (USA).
2. Type the business's legal name, operating name or registration number.
3. Review the registration status, number, MSB activities, address and expiry date.
What the results mean
Registered: the business is on the official registry for the activities listed.
Expired / Revoked / Ceased: the business is no longer authorised under that registration.
Not found: try the legal or a shorter name. If it still doesn't appear, the business may not be registered, which is a red flag.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if a company is registered with FINTRAC?
Search the business name above using the FINTRAC (Canada) option.
Is this MSB search free?
Yes. It uses the official FINTRAC and FinCEN public registries.
What's the difference between FINTRAC and FinCEN?
FINTRAC registers MSBs in Canada. FinCEN is the U.S. equivalent.
How often do MSBs renew with FINTRAC?
Every two years, before the expiry date.
What if an MSB isn't on the registry?
Treat it as a red flag and confirm directly with FINTRAC or FinCEN.
Need to register your MSB with FINTRAC?
Get MSB registration help →FINTRAC Registration Resources
Answer clarification requests
Learn how to respond when FINTRAC requests additional or missing information about an MSB registration.
View details →Update your registration information
Update business details such as contacts, addresses, agents, locations, or services offered.
View details →Renew your registration
Renew your MSB or foreign MSB registration every two years before the expiry date.
View details →Cease your registration
Official process to cancel your registration if your business no longer provides MSB services.
View details →Denial or revocation of registration
Understand the reasons FINTRAC may deny or revoke an MSB registration and your review options.
View details →FinCEN Registration Resources
Register as an MSB with FinCEN
Money Service Businesses operating in the U.S. must register with FinCEN under the Bank Secrecy Act. Registration is required within 180 days of establishing the business.
View details →Who must register as an MSB?
Businesses offering money transmission, currency exchange, check cashing, prepaid access, or dealing in cryptocurrency may be required to register as an MSB with FinCEN.
View details →FinCEN MSB Examination & Compliance
Registered MSBs are subject to IRS examination for BSA compliance. Learn about AML program requirements, recordkeeping, and suspicious activity reporting (SAR).
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