A remittance service provider is an individual, business or organisation that accepts instructions from customers to transfer money or property to a recipient. Remittance service providers are also known as ‘money transfer businesses’.

Remittance service providers must be registered and enrolled with AUSTRAC.

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Core obligations

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AML/CTF programs Read more
Customer identification and verification Read more
Reporting Read more
Record-keeping Read more
Preventing financial crime using a risk-based approach Read more

Guidance and resources

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Indicators
Indicators of suspicious activity for the remittance service providers sector Read more
Financial crime guide
Combating the exploitation of international students as money mules Read more
Financial crime guide
Combating the sexual exploitation of children for financial gain Read more
Risk assessment
Independent remittance dealers in Australia risk assessment 2022 Read more
Risk assessment
Remittance network providers and their affiliates in Australia risk assessment 2022 Read more
Financial crime guide
Preventing the exploitation of emergency and disaster support payments Read more

Latest industry news and updates

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14 October 2024
Upcoming changes to enrolment and registration forms
Update, 9 November 2024There has been a delay today with the rollout of the new forms. AUSTRAC Online is expected to be back online by 8:00pm (AEDT)…
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1 October 2024
Have you seen our latest webinars
New sector-specific webinars will help you understand and mitigate money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing risks.
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1 October 2024
Have your say on draft guidance
We are seeking your feedback on draft updates to guidance on using alternative identification procedures.
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