Discovering Costa Rica

Money and Banking Banks

An important decision you will need to make when settling in Costa Rica is the bank you will use. Before deciding on a bank, it is important to decide what services you will need and then find the most convenient bank. Costa Rica offers a wide range of banking and financial services catering to personal and business banking needs. Recent government reforms and the introduction of private banking have also made Costa Rica attractive for investing. In Costa Rica there are two types of banks: Public (government) and Private. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Banks operated by the Costa Rican government have locations all over the country from which you can access your funds. There are also several private banks, many of which are affiliated with international banks.

State Owned Banks

Private Banks

Banco Central de Costa Rica www.bccr.fi.cr Phone (506) 2243-3333 Banco Nacional de Costa Rica www.bncr.fi.cr Phone (506) 2212-2000 Banco de Costa Rica www.bancobcr.com Phone (506) 2287-9000 Bancrédito www.bancreditocr.com Phone (506) 2550-0202 Banco Popular www.bancopopularcr.com Phone (506) 2202-2020

Scotiabank www.scotiabankcr.com Phone (506) 2210-4000 BAC San José Bank www.bac.net Phone (506) 2295-9595 Davivienda Bank www.davivienda.cr Phone (506) 2287-1000 Citibank of Costa Rica www.citi.co.cr Phone (506) 2239-9019

Cathay Bank www.bancocathay.com Phone (506) 2527-7888 Banco Promerica www.promerica.fi.cr Phone (506) 2519-8090 Banco Lafise www.lafise.com Phone (506) 8000-LAFISE (523473) Banco General

www.bgeneral.fi.cr Phone 2588-4600

Helpful Hint: Please check with your employer to find out if they have a preferred bank for you to use.

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