> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Transaction Limits

> Minimum transaction requirements, volume-based compliance thresholds, and restricted jurisdictions.

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 |

<Warning>
  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.
</Warning>