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June 2016

Answers to Frequently Asked Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Questions

The following provides answers to basic questions that are frequently asked regarding the BSA. The answers are not meant to be comprehensive, apply to all factual situations, or to replace or supersede the BSA regulations. Additional questions and answers will be posted on a periodic basis.

Question 1: Is a depository institution required to file a Designation of Exempt Person form (TD F 90-22.53) in order to exempt transactions with a Federal Reserve Bank?

Federal Register Notices (1999 - 1996)

1999


  • Amendment to Bank Secrecy Act Regulations - Definitions relating to, and Registration of, Money Services Businesses(MSBs)
    Final Rule - August 20, 1999

1998


  • Amendment to the Bank Secrecy Act Regulations -- Exemptions from the Requirement To Report Transactions in Currency -- Phase II
    September 21, 1998
  • Amendments to the Bank Secrecy Act Regulations Regarding Reporting and Recordkeeping by Card Clubs