Class 6 - Money Transmission
Money Transmission Services
Money Transmission Service Providers
A licence to carry on the Class 6 regulated activity of Money Transmission Services permits a business operating in or from the Isle of Man (within certain criteria and with specified exclusions) to:
- operate a bureau de change;
- transmit money, or any representation of monetary value, by any means;
- provide cheque cashing services;
- issue electronic money.
Full details of regulated activities, exclusions and exemptions from licensing may be found in the Money Transmission Services handbook. A licenceholder is obliged to comply with any licence conditions that have been imposed by the Commission and which are shown on the licence.
The Money Transmission Services handbook also contains links to other legislation relating to licenceholders, including the Financial Services Rule Book 2008 which contains the detailed rules to be complied with by all licenceholders. Guidance on rules and on other regulatory matters may also be found in the handbook.
The Commission’s General Licensing Policy provides guidance for licenceholders. A licenceholder and its key staff are required to be fit and proper persons. The Commission’s licensing policy is to apply a test of fitness and propriety in the key areas of integrity, competence and solvency.
Licenceholders should also note the requirements of anti money laundering legislation and handbook.
Please also see the list of licenceholders.
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