Businesses that handle and transmit funds on behalf of their customers, also called money transmitters, are required to hold a Money Services Bond. This bond is regulated on the state level, with slightly different requirements and limits depending on where your business is located. Click below to apply for your bond with Jet!
Jet acts as a direct surety provider across all 50 states. If you are in need of a Money Services bond, Jet can supply you with all your surety bond needs efficiently at an affordable price.
The price of the bond is typically a small percentage of the bond limit. Each state sets its own bond limit, typically determined by the volume of transactions the business handles or how many locations it has. Below is an example of the Florida pricing, based on the total dollar amount of fund's transmitted during the first year in business, along with the corresponding 1-Year and monthly rate.
| Funds | Bond Limit | 1-Year Price | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0-$50,000 | $50,000 | $500 | $50 |
| $50,001-$100,000 | $100,000 | $1000 | $100 |
| $100,001-$150,000 | $150,000 | $1500 | $150 |
| $150,001-$200,000 | $200,000 | $2000 | $200 |
| $550,001-$600,000 | $600,000 | $6000 | $600 |
Business that handle wire transfers or online payment platforms create an opportunity for financial damage to their customers. The bond acts as a guarantee to the states' regulatory entity that the business will not act fraudulently or mishandle customer funds during a transactions. Certain states have slightly different names for this bond and different specific guidelines, but below is a list of general activities that could potentially result in a claim on this bond:
In the case where the business knowingly and intentionally breaks the laws or guidelines of their license, the bond can potentially provide financial restitution to the damaged party.
You can get your surety bond in just a few minutes with Jet, straight from the source!
To get started, select the "Quote" button above, or you're more than welcome to give us a call at (855) 296-2663 and one of our Jet team members can walk you through the application process.
Once you have selected your bond, some general information is required, such as your contact details and some information about your business. Make sure you are inputting correct information as your surety bond must contain the same details as your license to be appropriately filed with your state regulator.
As soon as you submit your application, you should receive an online quote instantly. After you receive your approved rate options, all that's left to do is choose the best payment option for you (i.e. monthly, annual, or multi-year) and complete your bond purchase. You'll then receive a copy of your receipt and bond form as soon as the last step is fulfilled.
In addition, Jet can take care of filing your bond for you at no extra cost. However, state regulators will occasionally require you to mail in the original signed bond form along with your license application, especially if this is an initial license application. If this is the case, our team can mail the bond straight to you, and if it's urgent, Jet offers next-day shipping for a small fee.