FinCEN Requests Comments on Renewal of the OMB Control Number for Purchases of Bank Checks and Drafts, Cashier’s Checks, Money Orders, and Traveler’s Checks

On September 17, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published in the Federal Register a 60-day notice to renew the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number assigned to existing Bank Secrecy Act regulations requiring records to be made and retained for the issuance or sale of bank checks and drafts, cashier’s checks, money orders, and traveler’s checks when the issuance or sale involves the use of currency in an amount between $3,000 and 10,000, inclusive.

The notice is required to give the public an opportunity to comment on existing regulatory requirements and burden estimates. The notice requests feedback from industry on or before November 18, 2024. FinCEN encourages the public to review this notice and provide comment.

Federal Register Notice: https://fincen.gov/resources/statutes-regulations/federal-register-notices/agency-information-collection-activities-47