Costa Rica: Expat Banking & International Wire Transfer

Moving to Costa Rica? Expatriates have unique banking and investment needs. Find nformation about expat banking, Costa Rica banking and opening a bank account in Costa Rica in ExpatExchange.com's Resource Guide.

N26 Mobile Banking

A banking app built for your mobile lifestyle. Manage your money directly in-app and pay with your card anywhere in the world. All your finances are right at your fingertips. Spend anywhere without fees on foreign transactions. And get the freedom to get up and go, without telling us you're leaving the country.

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Remitly

Send money online for what matters most. We make international money transfers easier than ever. Choose how and when you send, with great exchange rates and low fees.

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TransferWise

TransferWise is an online account that lets you send money, get paid, and spend money internationally. With a TransferWise account, you can send money abroad, get paid in other currencies, and spend abroad on the TransferWise debit Mastercard.

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Top 5 Reasons Expats Move to Central America

From lower cost of living to affordable healthcare and beachfront living, expats discuss the top reasons they moved to Central America.

From lower cost of living to affordable healthcare and beachfront living, expats discuss the top reasons they moved to Central America....

10 Tips for Living in Costa Rica

Should you wear jeans and a t-shirt in San Jose? Did you know that one place may have twice the rain and be windy compared to another place 10km away? Read our 10 Tips for Living in Costa Rica for insights from expats who have been there and done that.

7 Best Places to Live in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a relatively safe, eco-friendly, expat-friendly destination with gorgeous beaches and friendly locals. Many expats say that housing and food prices in Costa Rica are high. We've gathered information submitted by expats about Tamarindo, Dominical, Ojochal, Atenas, Escazu, Grecia and others popular towns.

5 Tips For Living in San Jose, Costa Rica

The majority of expats in San Jose, actually choose to live not in the city, but outside of it. There are great options in the surrounding area, including places that are closer to the coast than San Jose.

An Expat Shares What it's Like Retiring in Playa Hermosa de Jaco, Costa Rica

An expat in Playa Hermosa de Jaco talks about why she chose to retire to Costa Rica, adapting to life there, the cost of living in Playa Hermosa and more.

An expat in Playa Hermosa de Jaco talks about why she chose to retire to Costa Rica, adapting to life there, the cost of living in Playa Hermosa and more....

An Expat Talks about Moving to Playa Hermosa de Jaco, Costa Rica

An expat who has lived in Costa Rica gives all kinds of great advice on living there. Cost of housing, what to bring with you, how to settle in and much more is covered in this comprehensive expat report.