MSB Banking Prequalification Questionnaire

Note: This questionnaire is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or commitment by the Bank.

1. Financial Information:

  • Most recent 3 years of Financial Statements:
    • Income Statement
    • Balance Sheet
    • Cash Flow Statement
  • 3-year Financial Statement Projection: Please provide a projection of your company’s financial performance for the next three years.

2. Business Description:

  • Company Overview:
    • Describe your company’s US operations, including its history, mission, and key products/services.
    • Classify your company as a Money Services Business (MSB) and specify your primary function (e.g., payment processor, money transmitter, check casher).
  • Customer Base:
    • Describe your customer base, including the types of customers you serve (e.g., individuals, businesses, merchants, other money transmitters).
  • Business Lines:
    • Describe your company’s business lines and identify which lines will be moving to the Bank.
    • Specify the percentage of your business expected to be processed through the Bank.
  • Banking Services:
    • Describe the bank services you require for each account you wish to open with the Bank.
    • Explain how each account will be used in your business operations.
    • Describe the services you offer to your customers through the Bank relationship and through other relationships.
  • Funds Flow:
    • Provide a detailed diagram and narrative explaining how money will flow into and out of your Bank account(s).
    • Specify the payment methods you will use (e.g., wire transfer, debit card, check) and provide anticipated transaction volume and dollar amounts for each method.
  • Agents (Optional):
    • If you use agents, please provide a list of their names and addresses.
  • Partners and Correspondents:
    • List the payout/payin partners or correspondents you use and their locations.
    • Indicate whether each partner is primarily used for payouts or payins.
  • Independent Program Audit:
    • Please provide a copy of your most recent independent program audit.

3. Ownership Structure:

  • Type of Ownership:
    • Indicate whether your company is privately owned, owned by investors, or foreign-owned.
  • Principal Information:
    • Provide bios of your company’s principals/owners and the US-based compliance officer.
    • Specify the percentage of ownership for each principal/owner.
    • If your company is owned by another business, identify the principal/owners of that business.
    • Clearly identify the individual with ultimate control of the US entity.

4. Legal Review:

  • Regulatory Compliance:
    • Have you, your parent company, or any principal/owner ever been found guilty of financial crimes?
    • Have you, your parent company, or any principal/owner ever been subject to regulatory fines, actions, lawsuits, or significant negative media coverage?

Please note: This questionnaire is not exhaustive and may require additional information depending on the specific nature of your business and the Bank’s risk assessment.

To ensure a seamless and efficient onboarding experience, we strongly recommend submitting comprehensive and precise information.

This page was last updated on January 19, 2024.

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