Smarter international payments. US to Costa Rica
We always suggest comparing money transfer companies offering transfers from the USA into Costa Rica.
This will mean getting the most Cost Rican Colon for your dollars.
The best way to transfer USD from the United States into Cost Rican Colon will depend on the specific details of the transaction.
For a quick answer, the cheapest, fastest and top rated ways to send money from the USA to Costa Rica are:
Also, larger transactions may need to be declared by relevant tax authorities in Costa Rica, so it can be beneficial to work with a currency broker serving US customers in this instance.
Data based on a $2,000 transfer from the United States to Costa Rica.
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USD-CRC currency exchange rates
Find out how much CRC you can get per US Dollars at the interbank rate.
| USD | CRC Price |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 508.29 |
| 5 USD | 2541.46 |
| 10 USD | 5082.93 |
| 100 USD | 50829.25 |
| 1000 USD | 508292.54 |
| CRC | USD Price |
|---|---|
| 1 CRC | 0.00 |
| 5 CRC | 0.01 |
| 10 CRC | 0.02 |
| 100 CRC | 0.20 |
| 1000 CRC | 1.97 |
Data on transfers between United States and Costa Rica
Get the best price on Cost Rican Colon, and service, for transfers from the US to Costa Rica
To ensure we give you the best transfer price from the USA to Costa Rica we will provide customers with insights on:
Best deals
We work with dozens of providers offering different prices on buying CRC from the US.
This is paired with the fastest speeds on moving money out of the United States to Costa Rica.
Together, this ensures you get the best US Dollar to CRC deal.
Only regulated providers
Every provider we work with for transfers from the USA to Costa Rica will be regulated.
US based providers will often be regulated by FinCEN or FDIC, or both.
This aids peace of mind and safety when sending money.
Comprehensive coverage
Get the widest range of providers supporting payments into Costa Rica from the US market.
This includes being able to filter by the cheapest or fastest ways to send money from the United States to Costa Rica.
For large transfers, where declarations to the IRS, or tax authorities in Costa Rica are needed, we will provide you with managed services supporting Costa Rica and the US.
Cheaper than banks
Banks charge too much for sending money between the United States and Costa Rica.
Many will use intermediary services on routes leaving the USA and heading to United States, and offer worse rates on buying CRC.
Even banks like Chase Bank or Wells Fargo will charge prices on exchanging and sending international payments to Costa Rica which are much higher than using a money transfer service.
Our results will tell how much cheaper than a bank every provider is for USD to CRC transfers
Wide choice of payment and withdrawal methods
All companies offering between the United States and Costa Rica will offer a selection of payment and withdrawal methods.
This means you can fund a transfer to Costa Rica using a bank transfer, but have the recipient collect the CRC in cash.
For reference, our data shows the cheapest (and generally fastest) way to send money from the United States to Costa Rica is by using a Bank transfer.
Send US Dollars to a local CRC account in Costa Rica
Sign up with a provider that supports sending US Dollars to Costa Rica
Fund your transfer into CRC using a bank transfer, or debit card, with your chosen provider
Hit send! Your US Dollars will typically convert to Cost Rican Colon and arrive in Costa Rica in 0-2 working days.