How Much Does an Oklahoma Money Transmitter Bond Cost?
Before beginning the bonding process, verify your required bond amount as this ranges from $50,000 to $1,500,000. If you are a cryptocurrency ATM operator, you'll need $500,000 bond coverage and meet the net worth requirements.
The cost of surety bonds for money transmitters and check sellers is subject to underwriting, meaning the amount you’ll pay depends on a review of your personal credit report as well as your required bond amount. You can expect to pay 1–3% of the total money transmitter bond amount if you have excellent credit, or 4–10% with average to low credit.
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Why do I need this bond?
The Oklahoma Banking Department requires money transmission professionals and check sellers to post surety bonds to legally work within the state.
Oklahoma money transmitter surety bonds guarantee that principals (money transmission professionals) comply with Section 85: 15-3 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code and all other laws applicable to the business of money transmission.
If fraudulent activity occurs as a result of malpractice conducted by the principal, the bond ensures that consumers will not face financial harm. Acts of malpractice and causes for suspension and revocation of licenses include:
- The licensee engages in fraud, intentional misrepresentation or gross negligence
- The licensee does not cooperate with an examination or investigation by the Commissioner of the Oklahoma Banking Department
- The licensee engages in an unsafe or unsound practice
Other causes for suspension and revocation can be found below in the Additional Resources section.
What are the bond requirements for Oklahoma digital asset kiosk operators?
Effective November 1, 2025, Senate Bill 1083 implemented under the Oklahoma Financial Reporting Act requires digital kiosk operators in Oklahoma to hold a money transmitter license and file a $500,000 surety bond.
What’s the fine print?
Oklahoma money transmitter license fees are $2,000 for the principal location and an additional $50 for each authorized delegate. You must have a minimum net worth of $275,000 to apply for this bond.
How to become a money transmitter in Oklahoma
To become a licensed money transmitter in Oklahoma, applicants must provide the following information on the license application:
- The legal name of the applicant and their residential and business addresses
- A description of all money transmission services currently provided anywhere by the applicant and the money transmission services that the applicant seeks to provide in Oklahoma
- A list of the applicant’s proposed authorized delegates and the locations in Oklahoma where the applicant and its authorized delegates propose to engage in money transmission
Other license application requirements can be found below in the Additional Resources section. In addition, applicants must submit a nonrefundable $3,000 application/investigation fee. Upon the filing of the application, a mandatory investigation will be conducted to determine if all required criteria are met by the applicant.
