Don't transact with these 8 money transfer organizations - BoG

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned against transacting any form of business with some money transfer organisations that do not have the necessary approval from the Central Bank.

In a statement issued by the Bank on November 16, 2023, it said "there are a number of Money Transfer Organisations (MTOs) operating within the Remittance and the Ghana Forex Market without approval from the Bank of Ghana.

They are:

1. LEMFI

2. WISE

3. TRANSFER GO

4. XOOM-A PAYPAL SERVICE

5. SENDVALU

6. BOSS REVOLUTION

7. BTC-AZA FINANCE

8. SUPERSONICZ

"The industry regulator noted that these operators are operating against Section 3.1 of the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006 (Act 723) which states that "a person shall not engage in the business of dealing in foreign exchange without a licence issued under this Act."

Further, by section 15.3 of the Foreign Exchange Act 2006 (Act 723), "each transfer of foreign exchange to or from Ghana shall be made through a person licensed to carry out the business of money transfers or any other authorised dealer."

The BoG therefore noted that the "Public, Banks, Dedicated Electronic Money Issuers (DEMI) and Enhanced Payment Service Providers (EPSP) are by this Notice cautioned to desist from dealing with any of the institutions named above."

"Approved MTOs are hereby reminded to terminate their foreign exchange flows through their partner institutions only and to adhere strictly to all guidelines with respect to their operations.

"By this Notice, all market players are reminded of the directives above and entreated to comply accordingly," it added.

Non-compliance will result in severe sanctions including the withdrawal of

the licence of the institution in breach, the BoG added.

SSD/SARA

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