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Banking Department
Businesses that are money transmitters need licenses from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS).
Money transmitters sell or issue methods of payment, or send and receive money by wire transfer. Licensed businesses must display license information at their location. Contact information must be displayed on receipts.
Money transmitters must make a depository agreement with customers to assure the safety of bonds and assets.
Additional resources
NYS Department of Financial Services (DFS)
Address
Licensed Financial Services
One State Street
New York NY 10004-1417
Licensed Financial Services
One State Street
New York NY 10004-1417
Website
http://www.dfs.ny.gov/
Phone
(212) 709-5507
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