New FAQs Issued For Texas GTO
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has published additional frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding its Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) aimed at combating money laundering along the southwest border of the United States. The GTO requires all money services businesses (MSBs) located in 30 ZIP codes across California and Texas near the southwest border to file Currency Transaction Reports with FinCEN at a $200 threshold, in connection with cash transactions.
The ZIP codes impacted in Texas are:
- Cameron County, Texas: 78520, 78521
- El Paso County, Texas: 79901, 79902, 79903, 79905, 79907, 79935
- Hidalgo County, Texas: 78503, 78557, 78572, 78577, 78596
- Maverick County, Texas: 78852
- Webb County, Texas: 78040, 78041, 78043, 78045, 78046
Click Read More below for the updated FAQs.
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| News Details Button URL | https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/shared/SWB-MSB-GTO-Order-FINAL508.pdf |