Currency exchange in Costa Rica

432.08 CRCper 1 USDT−0.1% over 24hCalculation refreshed today at 06:501 USDT = 432.08 CRCOfficial rate; the final rate in the request may differ.
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Traveling to Costa Rica and your Russian bank cards don't work abroad - need colones? Mir card is not a reliable option in Costa Rica. With ATM24, exchange rubles, dollars, or USDT for CRC: pick up cash at our offices in Russia before departure, or receive funds via bank transfer in Costa Rica. Rate and final amount confirmed before payment - a manager will contact you after your request.

Exchange Rates in Costa Rica: RUB, USD, USDT to Colon (CRC)

Rates come from the calculator at page-load time. Trends use market history as of 20 September 2026.

CurrencyRate for 124h changeTrend
RUBRussian ruble 4.82CRC 0.1%
USDUS dollar 432.08CRC 0.3%
EUREuro 489.72CRC 0.2%
USDTTether 432.08CRC 0.1%

Ways to receive funds — Costa Rica

Available methods depend on the selected direction and amount.

Cash pickup

Cash pickup at an agreed payout point.

  • Cash

Availability is confirmed in the request

Cash pickup at office

CRC cash can be collected at our offices in 25 cities across Russia.

09:00–21:00

To a bank account

Bank transfer in Costa Rica is arranged on request: the available route for your amount is confirmed when you submit.

  • Bank transfer
  • Up to 1 business day

How to Exchange Rubles, Dollars, or USDT for Costa Rican Colon

A calculation and request for the selected pair; available methods depend on the direction.

  1. Step

    Currency and method selection

    Fill in the calculator data. Choose the currency and a convenient way to receive funds.

  2. Step

    Contact details

    Enter your contact details, click “Start transfer”, and wait for an operator response.

  3. Step

    Confirmation

    After confirmation and payment, we send money to Costa Rica using the selected method.

How to Get Costa Rican Colones When Your Card Doesn't Work

A short practical guide for a first visit.

Visa and Mastercard issued by Russian banks don't work abroad, and Mir card in Costa Rica is not a reliable way to get colones. With ATM24, exchanging rubles, dollars, or USDT for CRC is done at a rate confirmed before payment: submit a request, specify the amount and method, a manager quotes the rate - and only then you pay.

Mir Card in Costa Rica: Why You Need a Colon Reserve

Don't count on Mir card as a primary option - prepare CRC cash for day-to-day expenses. USD is also widely accepted at hotels and tour operators in Costa Rica.

Cash at an Office in Russia or Bank Transfer in Costa Rica

CRC cash can be collected at our offices in 25 cities across Russia. Bank transfer in Costa Rica is arranged on request: the available route for your amount is confirmed when you submit.

Commission for Small Exchange Amounts

If the amount is under 30,000 rubles, a fee applies. Check the CRC result in the calculator before paying.

Costa Rican Cities on the ATM24 Page

Listed: San Jose, Liberia, Puntarenas, Puerto Limon, Alajuela. City and route are confirmed in your request.

Exchange money in other cities of Costa Rica

  • San José, Costa Rica Popular

    San José

    Costa Rica

    Transfers
    1 200+
    Average time
    35 minutes
    Send transfer
  • Cartago, Costa Rica Popular

    Cartago

    Costa Rica

    Transfers
    400+
    Average time
    40 minutes
    Send transfer
  • Alajuela, Costa Rica Popular

    Alajuela

    Costa Rica

    Transfers
    800+
    Average time
    35 minutes
    Send transfer
  • Heredia, Costa Rica

    Heredia

    Costa Rica

    Transfers
    500+
    Average time
    40 minutes
    Send transfer
  • Liberia, Costa Rica

    Liberia

    Costa Rica

    Transfers
    700+
    Average time
    45 minutes
    Send transfer

Payout points on the map

Cash payout points with addresses and opening hours

Costa Rica · Listed locations: 10

Find a convenient payout point

Open the map to see the locations.

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Payout points — Costa Rica

More locations: 7
  • AIRPAK HEREDIA 2 · Heredia

    Frente A La Parada Los Lagos. 25 Mts Est, Y 25 MTS NORTE DEL MXM HEREDIA, Heredia, 40101

    Mon-Sat 07:00 - 18:45; Sun 09:00 - 16:45

    Western Union

  • GLAM NAIL SPA · Liberia

    Barrio Pueblo Nuevo De La Iglesia, CATOLICA 100 ESTE Y 50 NORTE, Liberia, GUANACASTE, 50102

    Mon-Fri 09:00 - 18:00; Sat 09:00 - 17:00; Sun Closed

    Western Union

  • TELEDOLAR - #PCR136 - LA MERCED · SAN JOSE

    100 SUR DEL COSTADO SUROESTE DE LA IGLESIA DE, LA MERCED CONTINUO AL SUPER FACIL, SAN JOSE, 1000

    Mon-Sun 07:00 - 20:00

    MoneyGram

  • TELEDOLAR - #PCR137 - TMEGASUPER HEREDIA · Heredia

    DETRAS DE LOS TRIBUNALES DE JUSTICA HEREDIA CENTRO, HEREDIA, 3000

    Mon-Sun 08:00 - 20:00

    MoneyGram

  • LIBERIA - #524449 - LIBERIA · Liberia

    COSTADO NORTE DE LA IGLESIA CATOLICA, LIBERIA, GUANACASTE, 5000

    Mon-Fri 08:00 - 17:00; Sat-Sun Closed

    MoneyGram

  • BCR - #491 - SAN JOSE · SAN JOSE

    AV 10 CONTIGUO AL MERCADO MAYOREO, SAN JOSE, 1000

    Mon-Thu 07:00 - 17:00; Fri 07:00 - 16:30; Sat-Sun Closed

    MoneyGram

  • PASEO COLON - #524473 - SAN JOSE - SAN J · SAN JOSE

    100 METROS ESTE DE LA ESTATUA DE LEON CORTES. CALLE 38, LA SABANA AV CENTRAL, SAN JOSE, 1000

    Mon-Fri 08:00 - 17:00; Sat-Sun Closed

    MoneyGram

Directory data as of 2026-08-26

How to Receive Colones: Bank Transfer in Costa Rica or Cash at ATM24's Russia Office

  • Banco Nacional de Costa RicaBanco Nacional de Costa Rica
  • BCRBCR
  • Banco PopularBanco Popular
  • BAC CredomaticBAC Credomatic
  • Scotiabank Costa RicaScotiabank Costa Rica

Customer reviews

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Иван Сорокин

Google

Excellent service. Everything is clear and understandable. And the rate is good) Special thanks to manager Stanislav!🔥

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Анна Самуткина

Google

Quickly withdrew Thai baht. Manager Emil helped I recommend them

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Polina Belykh

Google

Thanks to manager Emil for the promptness! I withdrew money from the ATM by code as fast as possible )

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Yandex

Excellent exchange. Manager Emil explained everything clearly, everything was fast and understandable. I will constantly come to this exchanger for exchanges,

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Why Choose ATM24 for CRC Exchange

What we guarantee on every deal in Costa Rica

The rate is fixed before you pay

The final payout amount in CRC is known before payment and does not change.

Rate at confirmation432.08 CRC Held for 14 min 52 sec

We confirm the rate and the payout amount before payment — they do not change afterwards.

Payout on the day of the request

Cash, courier or bank account — at the agreed payout point.

  1. Request accepted
  2. Payment received
  3. Preparing the payout
  4. Payout at the agreed point

We work with any bank

We accept from Russia and pay out in the local currency, including USDT — no Mir card required.

We accept
RUB · USDT
We pay out
CRC
Payout cities
5
We accept from Russia
  • Russian ruble · RUB
  • Tether · USDT
We pay out in Costa Rica
  • CRC

No Mir card is required for this.

Currency exchange in other countries

Pick a country and you get its rate, its cities and its payout methods.

Frequently Asked Questions about Currency Exchange in Costa Rica

Can I exchange rubles for a trip to Costa Rica?

Yes, with ATM24 you can exchange rubles for colones: cash can be collected at an office in Russia before departure, or funds received via bank transfer in Costa Rica. Rate and CRC result confirmed before payment.

What is the currency in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica uses the colon (CRC); USD is widely accepted in tourist areas. Rubles, dollars, or USDT can be exchanged for CRC via ATM24, and the final amount is confirmed in the request before payment.

Does Mir card work in Costa Rica?

Mir card in Costa Rica is not a reliable primary option - prepare cash in advance through ATM24.

How many colones does $100 get you?

We don't quote a fixed figure. For a reference, check the 100 USD -> CRC calculation: 43,207.84 CRC.

Should I bring dollars or colones to Costa Rica?

Both are useful: CRC for markets, local transport, and small cafes; USD for hotels, tours, and larger purchases. ATM24 can provide either currency - specify in your request.

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