Direct Deposit

Description:

Allows for funds or value to be transferred electronically directly into the client's bank account.

Appears in:
Addressed by:
  • Bank to Bank Transfers (Low Risk Jurisdictions): Payment can only be made via bank-to-bank transfers from countries with strong AML controls (typically low-risk jurisdictions).
  • Currency Defined in Agreement or Contract: A product or service requires entering into a legally binding agreement or contract between specified parties that defines the currency to be used.
  • Know Your Business (KYB): Includes taking steps to gain an understanding of a customer's business activities, including the nature of the business to be taken with a bank and the anticipated volume and value of the business.
  • Low Risk Multi-Banked Customer: The customer must establish more than one relationship with a firm or another official body (e.g., a regulator) in a low-risk jurisdiction.
  • No Transactions Prior to CDD or EDD: Entering into a transaction before completing CDD (Customer Due Diligence) or EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence), as appropriate, is not allowed.
  • On-Going Screening: Daily sanctions and adverse press screening, in addition to the risk review cycle.
  • Restricted to Regulated Firm: Restrictions on the types of customers (regulated Financial Institutions) to whom the product can be offered.