Pythas operates as an institutional-grade service with minimum transaction requirements and volume-based compliance thresholds.
Transaction limits
| Limit type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
| Minimum transaction | $25,000 USD equivalent | Per transaction, all currencies and rails |
| Standard KYB threshold | Up to $999,999 / month | Tier 1 — Standard KYC/KYB required |
| EDD threshold | $1,000,000+ / month | Tier 2 — Enhanced Due Diligence required |
| SAR filing threshold | $2,000+ | Filed within 30 days when suspicious activity detected |
| CTR threshold | $10,000+ | Currency Transaction Report — BSA requirement |
| Funds Transfer Rule | $3,000+ | Full sender/recipient records retained per BSA |
| Maximum per transaction | Negotiated per client | Defined in Service Order Agreement |
Restricted jurisdictions
Pythas cannot process transactions involving individuals, entities, or jurisdictions subject to OFAC sanctions. A mandatory sanctions screening is performed on every transaction and client.
| Category | Examples |
|---|
| Sanctioned countries | Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia (certain sectors) |
| Sanctioned regions | Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk |
| OFAC SDN List | Any individual or entity on the Specially Designated Nationals list |
| UN / EU sanctions | Parties designated under UN Security Council or EU sanctions programs |
Confirmed sanctions matches result in immediate account suspension, asset freeze, and mandatory reporting to OFAC. Pythas will contact the OFAC hotline (1-800-540-6322) in all confirmed cases.
