AML & Compliance

What is currency transaction report (CTR)?

A report that U.S. financial institutions must file with FinCEN for each cash transaction exceeding $10,000, or multiple related cash transactions that total more than $10,000 in a single business day. CTRs are a foundational component of BSA compliance and help authorities track large cash movements that may indicate money laundering, tax evasion, or other financial crimes.

How it works

Example: A bank teller processes three cash deposits totaling $11,500 from the same customer in one day. The system automatically aggregates the transactions and generates a CTR for filing with FinCEN.