What is the threshold amount for filing Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) under BSA regulations?

The threshold amount for filing Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) under Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations is $10,000. This requirement is established to help financial institutions detect and report potential money laundering and other financial crimes. The $10,000 limit applies to a single transaction or multiple related transactions that cumulatively exceed this amount within a single business day.

Reporting transactions that meet or exceed this threshold allows regulators to monitor large cash transactions that may not have an apparent legitimate purpose, thus playing a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the financial system. Institutions must ensure they have robust procedures in place to identify and report such transactions to comply with BSA regulations effectively.