Currency Board
Currency Exchange
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The primary objective of the Stock Exchange is to assist international trade and investment allowing conversion of one currency to another. This can be done delivering Colones for other foreign currency and vice versa through an established exchange rate. 1. Which is the objective of the BCR Currency Board? The BCR provides its customers the service of
buying / selling currency offering negotiation of several currencies commonly
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In addition, the Banco de Costa Rica offers investment instruments available in foreign currencies – U.S. Dollars and Euros- which can be formalized at any Branch throughout the country.
2. What are the products offered by the Bureau of currencies?
To meet its obligations in foreign currency, the BCR offers its extensive experience and network of correspondents. Our products are:
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3. What currencies do the Banco de Costa Rica buy / sell?
The available currencies are: Euros (EUR), U.S. Dollars (USD), Sterling Pounds (GBP), Swiss Francs (CHF), Canadian Dollars (CAD), Quetzals (GTQ), Lempiras (HNL), Colombian Pesos (COP), Mexican Pesos (MXN), and Córdobas (NIO).
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4. What currency does the Banco de Costa Rica buy / sell in cash?
The Exchange Branches: all coins available at the BCR.
Commercial Branches: currency local-Colones-, only buy and sell for cash U.S. Dollars and Euros.
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5. Which are branches of the BCR can sell / buy all the Foreign? Yes, all branches are trained to sell and buy. Given that cash can only negotiate their exchange rate for Euros and U.S. Dollars. To which must be reported of Foreign Exchange, in order to apply the exchange rate for a given transaction and process before 2:00 p.m. |
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If you make international operations, use our range of products designed for their welfare. |
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For further information, please contact the Treasury Office:
Phone: 2287-9000 ext. 9138
E-mail: MesadeDivisas@bancobcr.com