Methods to report to FINTRAC
Availability of FINTRAC's online systems
API report submission is available for Suspicious Transaction Reports, Large Cash Transaction Reports, Large Virtual Currency Reports, Electronic Funds Transfer Reports and Casino Disbursement Reports.
FINTRAC is currently implementing new reporting systems in a phased approach. For more information, consult:
Learn about the methods you can use to submit financial transaction reports to the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and their technical specifications, or the agreements you may enter into with services providers to report on your behalf.
Requirement to report electronically
Businesses that have an Internet connection must submit the following reports electronically:
- Suspicious Transaction Reports
- Large Cash Transaction Reports
- Large Virtual Currency Transaction Reports
- Electronic Funds Transfer Reports
- Casino Disbursement Reports
However, you must use the paper form to submit Terrorist Property Reports.
Paper reporting forms
If you do not have the technical capability to submit reports electronically, you must submit reports to FINTRAC in paper form.
Electronic reporting options
FINTRAC Web Reporting System Updated on April 8, 2024
Manually submit and modify all types of reports individually, manage the location and contact information included on reports, and delegate a service provider.
FINTRAC API report submission Updated on June 24, 2024
An application programming interface that allows for the secure system-to-system transfer of transaction report information.
Batch reporting Updated on April 8, 2024
Submit all types of reports in batches, except Large Virtual Currency Transaction Reports.
Alternative to large cash transaction reporting
Applicable to financial entities only to report large cash transactions for certain clients that are corporations. Not available to other types of reporting entities.
Reporting Electronic Funds Transfers to the CRA
The shared reporting process allows reporting entities to send Electronic Funds Transfers Reports simultaneously to both FINTRAC and to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Service provider arrangements
You may enter into an agreement with a service provider to have them submit and correct reports to FINTRAC on your behalf.
Contributor
From: Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)
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