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Payments in Costa Rica

5 payment providers operate in Costa Rica, alongside 6 local and regional payment methods. The most widely supported method here is Mastercard.

5 providers6 payment methods24 currenciesCR / CRI

Payment providers in Costa Rica

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NameTypeCategoriesMethodsCountries
PayPal
PayPal is a global digital payments platform supporting 200+ markets and 25+ currencies, offering card payments, digital wallets, BNPL, A2A transactions, and merchant checkout integrations.
PSP + Method
ACHBNPL+7
9187
MuchBetter
MuchBetter is a global payment solution that offers fast, secure, and cost-effective payment methods for both consumers and businesses.
PSP + Method
Bank TransferCard Issuance+8
34121
OKTO
OKTO is a global omni-channel payment platform offering digital wallets, instant bank transfers, pay-ins/pay-outs, and cash-to-digital solutions across Europe, LATAM, and Asia.
PSP + Method
CashGateway+3
661
Paysafe
NYSE-listed group behind Skrill, NETELLER and paysafecard that also provides card processing for merchants, with a strong focus on regulated iGaming.
PSP
ACHBank Transfer+10
4846
PayRetailers
PayRetailers is a regional payments aggregator offering local and global payment methods across Latin America with support for BRL, ARS, CLP, MXN, and other countries and currencies including Africa.
PSP
Bank TransferCards+7
6220

Payment methods available in Costa Rica

Local wallets, bank transfers, cards and cash methods.

NameTypeCategoriesMethodsCountries
Banco Nacional
Banco Nacional is a financial institution based in Costa Rica, offering a comprehensive suite of payment solutions such as credit card payments, transfers, and digital banking services.
Method
ATMBank Transfer+2
—1
Walmart
Walmart is a multinational retail corporation that offers a range of payment methods, including credit/debit cards, mobile payments, and Walmart-specific solutions such as Walmart Pay.
Method
Cash
—7
ScotiaBank
Scotiabank is a leading Canadian bank offering a broad range of payment services, including credit cards, bank transfers, and mobile payments. Scotiabank enables businesses to process payments securely and efficiently.
Method
ATMBank Transfer+2
—20
OKTO
OKTO is a global omni-channel payment platform offering digital wallets, instant bank transfers, pay-ins/pay-outs, and cash-to-digital solutions across Europe, LATAM, and Asia.
PSP + Method
CashGateway+3
661
MuchBetter
MuchBetter is a global payment solution that offers fast, secure, and cost-effective payment methods for both consumers and businesses.
PSP + Method
Bank TransferCard Issuance+8
34121
PayPal
PayPal is a global digital payments platform supporting 200+ markets and 25+ currencies, offering card payments, digital wallets, BNPL, A2A transactions, and merchant checkout integrations.
PSP + Method
ACHBNPL+7
9187

Most supported payment methods

Offered by providers that operate in Costa Rica.

Mastercard5Visa5Bank Transfer4PIX4iDEAL3American Express2Apple Pay2BLIK2Banco Nacional2Boleto2Boleto Rápido2EPS2Google Pay2Interac e-Transfer2Khipu2Mach2Maestro2PSE2PayPal2SEPA2SPEI2SafetyPay2Walmart2Western Union27-Eleven1ACH1Airtel Mobile Money1Airtel Money1Alipay1Alliance Bank1AstroPay1BACS1BBVA1BBVA Bancomer1BBVA Colombia1BCI1Banco BCI1Banco Caja Social1Banco Estado1Banco Falabella1

Currencies

USD8MXN7CLP5GBP5BRL4CAD4CHF4DKK4EUR4JPY4NOK4SEK4ARS3AUD3COP3HUF3NZD3PEN3PLN3THB3ZAR3CNY2CRC2CZK2

Categories

Bank Transfer6Cash6Wallet5Cards4Gateway4Card Issuance3Crypto3Direct Debit3Voucher3ACH2ATM2Mobile / USSD2Open Banking2Remittance2Terminals & Kiosks2BNPL1Cross Border1IBAN Issuance1P2P1POS1

Industries served

eCommerce8Food & Drink7Healthcare7SaaS7Cosmetics6Charity5Crypto5Forex / CFD5Travel5iGaming5Fintech1Gaming1Retail1

Nearby markets

Mexico32Guatemala6El Salvador5Honduras4Panama4Nicaragua3Belize1

Payment landscape

A written profile of Costa Rica’s payment landscape is coming soon.