OFAC Payment FAQs Part 9

Frequently asked questions about OFAC sanctions as they relate to payment and compliance requirements for US persons and entities.

Key considerations

OFAC sanctions apply to all US persons regardless of the technology or asset class involved. Payment is not exempt from sanctions obligations. The same strict liability standard applies.

Screening requirement

Every transaction involving payment must be screened against the SDN list before processing. SanctionsAI provides free wallet checking (5 checks/day) and paid plans from $19/month for production use.

See our main FAQ at /faq for comprehensive answers to sanctions compliance questions.