Residents and non-residents can open bank accounts in Costa Rica. However, non-residents are restricted to $1,000.00 per month in transactions in their accounts. You will also need to provide your local address.

Opening Hours

Banking hours in Costa Rica may be different from branch to branch and even from town to town. Branches in big towns and resorts normally have extended working hours, which may include weekends and evenings. Banks in small towns and villages usually open 9 am to 3 pm only. It is important to carry your passport as proof of identity and be ready to wait in line whenever you want to use over-the-counter bank services. Banks in Costa Rica demand you update your information from your passports to residency once your applications are approved and your DIMEx is provided. Transactions are carried out at the moment you need, and all banks have their own ATM networks throughout the country, being the national banks the ones with the largest ATM networks.