South Carolina Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business (MTB) is a business activity that involves transferring money from one person or entity to another without being licensed or authorized to do so by the South Carolina State Banking Department. The types of South Carolina MTB's include money order sales, check cashing, wire transfers, currency exchanges, bill payments, money transfers, prepaid cards, and other services. MTB's must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and the South Carolina Money Transmitter Act. Additionally, MTB's must register with the South Carolina Department of Revenue and post a surety bond to guarantee the payment of taxes.