South Carolina Money Transmitter Bond
Issued for money services businesses licensed in South Carolina, backed by A-rated, Treasury-listed sureties.
Overview
Money services businesses seeking a money transmitter license in South Carolina are required to post a surety bond as part of the state's licensing process. The bond guarantees the licensee's compliance with South Carolina's money transmission statute and protects consumers who use the licensee's services from loss due to insolvency, fraud, or a failure to remit funds as required by law.
Who Needs This Bond
- Licensed money transmitters and payment processors operating in South Carolina
- Remittance companies and digital wallet providers seeking South Carolina licensure
- Multi-state MSBs adding this state to their license footprint
Obligee & Required Bond Amount
Obligee: South Carolina Office of the Attorney General
Required amount: The greater of $100,000 or 100% of the licensee's average daily money transmission liability in the state for the most recently completed calendar quarter, up to a maximum of $500,000.
Worth confirming: South Carolina adopted the Money Transmission Modernization Act in 2024, changing the bond formula; confirm the current amount before relying on this figure.
How This Bond Is Executed
Filing method: NMLS e-bond
Notarization: N/A
South Carolina accepts the money transmitter bond as an NMLS Electronic Surety Bond (ESB). Machaen Insurance Agency files it electronically through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System, so there's no paper original to sign, notarize, or mail.
How to Get Bonded
Apply
Complete a short application with your business and coverage details.
Get Quoted
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Get Covered
Sign your agreement and receive your bond or policy, often within a few business days.
Stay Compliant
We track renewal dates so your coverage stays active without a lapse.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the South Carolina money transmitter bond?+
The greater of $100,000 or 100% of the licensee's average daily money transmission liability in the state for the most recently completed calendar quarter, up to a maximum of $500,000. This is confirmed against the current statute at the time of your application, since regulators update these figures from time to time.
Who is the obligee on this bond?+
The South Carolina Office of the Attorney General, which is the agency that licenses and regulates money transmitters in South Carolina.
Is this an NMLS e-bond or a paper bond in this state?+
South Carolina accepts the money transmitter bond as an NMLS Electronic Surety Bond (ESB). Machaen Insurance Agency files it electronically through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System, so there's no paper original to sign, notarize, or mail.
Do I need a separate bond for every state I'm licensed in?+
Yes. Money transmitter bonds are state-specific, so a license in South Carolina requires its own bond naming the South Carolina Office of the Attorney General as obligee, separate from any other state bonds you hold.
How fast can Machaen Insurance Agency issue a South Carolina money transmitter bond?+
Once your financials and license application details are in hand, we can typically issue an NMLS e-bond within a day or two; a paper bond takes a bit longer to account for signing, notarizing where required, and mailing the original.
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