CR IBAN guide

Costa Rica IBAN format and banks

Check the national IBAN length, example and currency, then browse available bank records for Costa Rica.

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IBAN example
CR05015202001026284066
Country code
CR
IBAN length
22 characters
Currency
CRC
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Banks in Costa Rica

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BANCO BAC SAN JOSEView SWIFT and BIC details BANCO BCT S.A.View SWIFT and BIC details BANCO CATHAY DE COSTA RICA, S.A.View SWIFT and BIC details BANCO DAVIVIENDA S.A.View SWIFT and BIC details BANCO DE COSTA RICAView SWIFT and BIC details BANCO GENERAL (COSTA RICA), S.A.View SWIFT and BIC details BANCO IMPROSA, S.A.View SWIFT and BIC details BANCO LAFISE S.A.View SWIFT and BIC details BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICAView SWIFT and BIC details BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICAView SWIFT and BIC details Banco Popular de Desarrollo ComunalView SWIFT and BIC details COOPENAEView SWIFT and BIC details FINANCIERA G AND T CONTINENTAL COSTA RICA S.A.View SWIFT and BIC details GRUPO MUTUAL ALAJUELA-LA VIVIENDA DE AHORRO Y PRESTAMOView SWIFT and BIC details GRUPO MUTUAL ALAJUELA-LA VIVIENDA DE AHORRO Y PRESTAMOView SWIFT and BIC details PRIVAL BANK (COSTA RICA) S.A.View SWIFT and BIC details PromericaView SWIFT and BIC details SCOTIABANK DE COSTA RICAView SWIFT and BIC details TELEDOLAR S.A.View SWIFT and BIC details THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (COSTA RICA) S.A.View SWIFT and BIC details
IBAN basics

Using an IBAN from Costa Rica

The country format helps identify whether an IBAN has the expected structure. It does not confirm that the account exists or can receive a transfer.

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Check the country code

An IBAN from Costa Rica starts with CR, followed by two check digits.

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Confirm the length

The complete IBAN should contain exactly 22 characters after spaces are removed.

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Validate before payment

Use the format as a first check, and always confirm the account details with the recipient before sending funds.

FAQ

Common questions about Costa Rica IBANs

How long is an IBAN in Costa Rica?

An IBAN in Costa Rica contains 22 characters.

What currency is used in Costa Rica?

The currency code listed for Costa Rica is CRC.

Does a valid Costa Rica IBAN mean the account is real?

No. A valid result confirms the IBAN is correctly formatted for Costa Rica and its checksum and bank code check out, not that the account is open or owned by a particular person. Always confirm details with the recipient before sending a transfer.

Is the BIC included when I check a Costa Rica IBAN?

Yes. The checker returns the associated bank, branch and BIC where they are available in our registry, alongside the format and checksum result.