South Carolina Bitcoin ATM Regulations
South Carolina licenses money transmitters through the Attorney General’s money services division, without a separate Bitcoin ATM statute identified.
Review and sources
Summary reviewed: . Official source. This is a dated summary; later amendments may change these requirements.
Licensing requirements
South Carolina’s Attorney General publishes money services FAQs explaining that a money transmitter license is required for engaging in the business of money transmission or holding oneself out as providing money transmission.
The applicable framework sits within the South Carolina Anti-Money Laundering Act.
No South Carolina statute specific only to Bitcoin ATM kiosks was identified as of March 24, 2026.
Federal requirements
Federal rules still matter even where a state has no Bitcoin ATM-specific statute.
- Register with FinCEN as a money services business when required by federal law.
- Maintain a written anti-money-laundering program, designate a compliance officer, and train kiosk support staff.
- Use customer identification, sanctions screening, and scam-escalation procedures sized to transaction risk.
- File Suspicious Activity Reports and Currency Transaction Reports when thresholds or facts require them.
Consumer protection
South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is the main public contact for scam complaints and consumer questions in South Carolina.
Consumers can start with South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs or call (800) 922-1594.
- South Carolina’s consumer agency actively warns about cryptocurrency scams and tells victims how to file complaints.
- Consumers should not send money or digital assets because of emergency, romance, or impersonation stories.
- Verify the business in NMLS and keep all receipts if fraud is suspected.
Sources and legislation
Primary state framework: S.C. Code Ann. § 35-11-100 et seq. (South Carolina Anti-Money Laundering Act).
Primary regulator: South Carolina Attorney General (Money Services).
South Carolina currently relies on its money services licensing law and consumer-protection agencies rather than a kiosk-only Bitcoin ATM statute.
Official source: state licensing and guidance materials.
Transaction limits and fees in South Carolina
Our reviewed summary for South Carolina records no kiosk-specific daily transaction limit or fee cap.
Without a state cap, limits and fees are set by each operator, and they vary widely — check the on-screen quote, including the exchange-rate spread, before inserting cash.
Key dates
- We last reviewed this summary against the official source on .
How South Carolina compares
South Carolina is among the 29 jurisdictions in our dataset without a kiosk-specific transaction limit; 18 others set one. See every state side by side on the regulations overview.
Rules change at the state line. If you live near a border, the kiosk you use may be governed by a neighbor's law:
| Neighboring state | Status | Daily limit | Fee cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | General Licensing | None recorded | None recorded |
| North Carolina | General Licensing | None recorded | None recorded |
Bitcoin ATM scam warnings
The biggest risk at a Bitcoin ATM is a scammer directing the payment. The same scripts appear in South Carolina as nationwide:
- Government or police impersonation — a caller says you owe a fine or your accounts are frozen and must be "protected" in Bitcoin.
- Tech-support and bank-fraud alerts — a pop-up or call claims your computer or bank account is compromised.
- Romance and investment schemes — an online contact steers you to "invest" or send help through a kiosk.
- Utility shut-off threats — a caller demands immediate payment to keep service on.
No government agency, utility, bank, or legitimate business asks to be paid through a Bitcoin ATM. If someone is on the phone telling you which buttons to press or gives you a QR code to scan, stop. Bitcoin transactions are generally irreversible once confirmed.
Find a Bitcoin ATM in South Carolina
Compare locations, operators, trust grades and reported hours in the South Carolina Bitcoin ATM directory, or read how Bitcoin ATM fees work before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Are Bitcoin ATMs legal in South Carolina?
Yes, Bitcoin ATMs can operate in South Carolina. South Carolina licenses money transmitters through the Attorney General’s money services division, without a separate Bitcoin ATM statute identified.
What is the Bitcoin ATM daily limit in South Carolina?
Our reviewed summary records no kiosk-specific daily limit in South Carolina; each operator sets its own limits, usually tied to how much identification you provide.
Is there a cap on Bitcoin ATM fees in South Carolina?
Our reviewed summary records no statutory fee cap in South Carolina. Total costs at Bitcoin ATMs commonly run well above exchange fees once the exchange-rate spread is included, so compare the final quote before paying.
Do Bitcoin ATM operators need a license in South Carolina?
South Carolina’s Attorney General publishes money services FAQs explaining that a money transmitter license is required for engaging in the business of money transmission or holding oneself out as providing money transmission.
Where do I report a Bitcoin ATM scam in South Carolina?
Contact the operator's support line immediately (the number is on the kiosk and receipt), then file reports with local police, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (ic3.gov), and the FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov). You can also contact the South Carolina regulator through the official source linked on this page.