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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
Phone (506) 2243-3333
Scotiabank
Phone (506) 2210-4000
Banco Nacional de Costa Rica
Phone (506) 2212-2000
BAC San José Bank
Phone (506) 2295-9595
Banco de Costa Rica
Phone (506) 2287-9000
Davivienda Bank
Phone (506) 2287-1000
Bancrédito
Phone (506) 2550-0202
Citibank of Costa Rica
Phone (506) 2239-9019
Banco Popular
Phone (506) 2202-2020
Cathay Bank
Phone (506) 2527-7888
Banco Promerica
Phone (506) 2519-8090
Banco Lafise
Phone (506) 8000-LAFISE (523473)
Banco General
Phone 2588-4600
Helpful Hint: Please check with your employer to find out if they have a preferred
bank for you to use.