Last updated on September 21st, 2023 at 11:49 am
In 2020, Costa Ricans received 524 million United States dollars in personal remittances from people outside Costa Rica. Sending money to their home country is common for families and individuals who immigrate to the U.S., Canada, Australia, the U.K., or other countries.
Like you, they want to help their loved ones back home. If you’re looking for a secure and straightforward way to send money to Costa Rica, consider Remitly. It is reliable, easy to use, safe, and offers low fees.
With Remitly, you can easily convert your USD, CAD, AUD, and GBP into Costa Rican colónes (CRC) and send them to Costa Rica. With the transparent pricing structure and bank-level security, you can rest easy knowing your money is in good hands.
In this article, we will cover how to send money to Costa Rica with Remitly and common FAQs.
Why should I use Remitly to send money to Costa Rica?
Remitly helps you send more of your hard-earned money to Costa Rica by offering low fees and competitive exchange rates. Quick delivery and high levels of security bring you peace of mind.
The pricing structure for sending money to Costa Rica is simple with no hidden fees.
Send money to Costa Rica in 5 easy steps
Sending money to your loved ones with Remitly is simple. The first step, if you haven’t done so already, download the app.
- Select Costa Rica as your destination country.
- Enter the amount you wish to send.
- Select your preferred delivery methods, such as bank deposit or cash pickup.
- Enter all the necessary recipient details, including the recipient’s name, bank account number, and phone number. The required information will vary depending on your selected delivery method.
- Add your payment methods such as your credit card or debit card.
Remitly may ask for additional documentation depending on the amount you send or if we’re unable to verify your identity.
With Remitly, Which Banks/Providers Can I Send Money To?
Remitly has a vast network to transfer money to many banks and providers worldwide. TeleDolar is a popular option in Costa Rica. Please visit our website or check the Remitly app for a complete list of eligible provider recipients in Costa Rica.
How much money can I send to Costa Rica with Remitly?
To ensure top-quality customer service while adhering to strict security standards and international regulations, Remitly has implemented sending limits, and these limits apply when you first open your Remitly account.
When you send money from the United States, the initial sending limits are:
- Up to USD 2,999 within 24 hours
- Up to USD 10,000 within 30 days
- Up to USD 18,000 within 180 days
If you need to transfer amounts beyond this, Remitly will ask you for more information. For more information about raising your transfer limits, check out details here.
Additional sending limits may apply depending upon your choice of payout partner or receiving location.
How much does it cost to send money to Costa Rica with Remitly?
Please check the Remitly app or website to see the latest transfer fees and currency exchange rates.
At the time of this posting, transfer fees to Costa Rica when your recipient receives in CRC are as follows:
- For U.S. customers, Express transfers are USD $4.99
- In Canada, Express transfers are CAD $6.99.
- When sending money from Australia, Express transfers start at AUD $5.99.
- For customers in the United Kingdom, Express transfers start at £2.99.
Wonder how much 1 USD (US dollar) can exchange for the CRC (Costa Rica colón)? Check out Remitly’s website for the latest currency exchange rates.
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Is it safe to send money to Costa Rica with Remitly?
Millions of people around the globe trust Remitly because of the secure and smooth money transfer service experience we provide. You can learn more about how Remitly goes above and beyond to keep your information and money safe.
Remitly uses multiple levels of security so you can send money home with peace of mind. Your data is protected 24 hours a day through fraud monitoring and encryption. For more information about our security, please visit here.
You and your recipients can track the transfers in real-time and receive notifications, so you won’t have to worry about where the money is. If you have questions throughout the process, we offer help 24/7.
You can have peace of mind that the money you’ve worked hard to earn will safely get to its destination.
More about Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a popular Central American vacation destination. It’s noted for its beautiful beaches, scenic landscapes, lush rain forests, and long history as a democracy. Spanish is the national language, and almost 75% of the nationals are Roman Catholics.
The nation’s currency is the Costa Rican colón (CRC) named for Cristóbal Colón–the Spanish name for Christopher Columbus. The colón replaced the peso in 1896.
Though it has less than five million people, Costa Rica is very diverse. San Jose, Puerto Limón, Heredia, Cartago, Alajuela, and Liberia are the country’s largest cities.
This scenic destination draws people from around the world, and not just to vacation. Immigrants make up nearly 10% of the population. But Costa Rican natives are less likely than people from other countries to move away. Those peoples who live outside their native land represent only 3% of the total Costa Rican population.
The app that helps you send money to Costa Rica
Remitly makes international money transfers faster, easier, more transparent, and more affordable. Since 2011, over 5 million people have used our secure mobile app to send money with peace of mind.
New customers can get a special offer on their first transfer. Check out Trustpilot to see what other customers like about Remitly.
Visit the homepage, download our app, or check out our Help Center to get started.