How can I send money to Costa Rica?
Send money to Costa Rica with Taptap Send. You can send directly to a bank account in Costa Rica, in either Costa Rican colón (CRC) or US dollars (USD).
Delivery methods and speed
Find below the options to send money to Costa Rica along with the most important details for each.
| Delivery method | Typical delivery time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer (CRC or USD) | Within a few minutes | Available 24/7. May take 2 working days to appear on your recipient's account. |
Fees
Taptap Send always shows you the exact fee and exchange rate upfront, you'll see them on the very first screen before you confirm your transfer. There are no hidden charges.
The fees below apply depending on where you are sending from, the payout currency, and the transfer amount.
| Sending from | Bank deposit (CRC) | Bank deposit (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States (US) | $2.99 | $3.99 |
| 🇪🇺 Europe (EU) | €2.49 | €3.49 |
| 🌍 All other countries | Local equivalent of $2.99 | Local equivalent of $3.99 |
Exchange rate margin may apply for all sending countries.
Sending limits
There are no Costa Rica-specific sending limits. Your overall account sending limits are based on your verification level. For details, see the article What are my sending limits on Taptap Send?
Can I cancel my transfer or get a refund?
If your transfer has already been delivered, recalling the funds can be difficult and take time. It is sometimes easier to resolve this directly with the recipient. Contact our support team through the app and we will look into what options are available. You can also refer to our global article Can I cancel or get a refund for my transfer?
For your recipient
Does my recipient need to do anything?
No, your recipient doesn't need to do anything. Funds are sent directly to their bank account.
What details does my recipient need to provide?
You'll need your recipient's:
- Full legal name, exactly as registered with their bank
- Bank name
- IBAN
You'll also need to select their ID type and enter the matching ID number. Costa Rica has three ID types, each with its own format:
- Cédula de Identidad (for example, 102340567)
- Cédula Jurídica (for example, 3101234567)
- Cédula de Residencia (for example, 155812345678)
Please make sure the currency you select for the transfer, CRC or USD, matches the actual currency of your recipient's bank account, not just the currency you'd prefer to send in. Sending in the wrong currency for their account type is currently the most common reason transfers to Costa Rica fail.
How does my recipient cash out?
Funds are credited directly to your recipient's bank account.
Still need help? Contact our support team through the app.