### Question
How is the term designated recipient defined?


### Answer
The term **designated recipient** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1693o* as the following:

> any person located in a foreign country and identified by the sender as the authorized recipient of a remittance transfer to be made by a remittance transfer provider, except that a designated recipient shall not be deemed to be a consumer for purposes of this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1693o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER VI-ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS**

