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Looking for the best way to send money from Australia to family, friends or businesses in Costa Rica (or even to your own bank account)? Don't head straight to your Australian bank - turn to online money transfer services instead. They nearly always offer better exchange rates and lower fees - which means for the same amount of dollars you send, the recipient will receive more ricans.
Compare ways of sending money to Costa Rica
Use our table below to compare services that send money from Australia to Costa Rica. Compare the money transfer providers' fees and speeds, then click "Go to site" when you've found the best one to send your Australian Dollars to Costa Rica.
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How to send money to Costa Rica from Australia
Here's our simple process for sending a money transfer to Costa Rica as a cash pickup or bank transfer - the two options are similar:
- Compare your options. Use our table above to find a money transfer provider that sends AUD to Costa Rica. One may be better for cash pickups while another might be better suited to a bank transfer. Once you've found the best one for your requirements, click Go to site.
- Register for an account. You'll need to give your name, address, contact details, proof of ID and method of payment.
- Provide recipient details. Enter your recipient's name and contact information. If you're sending straight to their Costa Rican bank account, you'll need the account number, SWIFT or IBAN plus their bank branch's address.
- Enter the transfer amount. Check you're happy with the fees, exchange rates and transfer speed, then enter the amount you wish to send. Many services give the amount of Costa Rican Colon your recipient should receive, so double check this.
- Complete your transfer. Send your money transfer to Costa Rica. Keep any reference number safe so you can track your transfer - your recipient may need it too.
If you send to a Costa Rican bank account, your recipient just needs to wait for the funds to arrive. For a cash pick up, your Costa Rican recipient will need to show some form of photo ID in order to pick up the funds. It's also important that you give them the transaction reference number to streamline the process.
Ways to send and receive money
How to decide which option is best for you to send money to Costa Rica.
- Bank deposit. Most major banks in Australia let you wire money to banks in Costa Rica. However, you might get weaker exchange rates and pay higher fees all for the privilege of a slower transfer.
- Online money transfer services. Online companies like make international money transfers to Costa Rica easy with bank transfers or cell phone top ups often offered as easy delivery options.
- Transfer agents across Australia. Many transfer providers have locations dotted all across Australia, making it easy for you to send money that can be easily picked up in similar agent locations in Costa Rica.
- Cheques and money orders. If speed is not an issue, you can always pick up an international cheque from your bank or Australia Post to send to Costa Rica.
- Cash pick-up. you to collect cash, even if you don't have a bank account in Costa Rica.
- Bank deposit. If you have a Costa Rican bank account, you can have money transferred directly into this without having to make any trips to a money transfer agent location.
- PayPal. The Xoom app allows you to receive money from Australia onto your cell phone, into your Costa Rican bank account, or as a cash pick-up.
- Cheques and money orders. Both personal cheques and money orders can be sent directly to you where you live but these tend to be the slower options.
What documents do I need to transfer money to Costa Rica?
To send money from Australia to Costa Rica, you'll need the following:
1. Photo identification
Most providers require a driver's license, passport or other Australian government-issued ID. You can send transfers without the above but may need to give alternate ID instead.
2. Payment method
Your options depend on the provider's services. Popular methods include cash, debit or credit card payments, bank account transfers and personal cheques.
3. Recipient information
You'll need their name (matching their ID) plus contact details. If sending to a Costa Rican bank account, you'll need the a/c number, SWIFT|IBAN and branch details.
What documents do I need to receive money in Costa Rica?
To collect money in person in Costa Rica, the recipient will need:
1. Transfer number
The reference number - sometimes called a PIN, MTCN or tracking number.
2. Government-issued ID
A official ID, such as a Costa Rican passport or driving license.
3. The transfer amount
To know how much has been sent, usually to within 10% of the total.
4. Sender information
The sender's name and address and the country from where the money was sent.
How much does it cost to send money to Costa Rica from Australia?
The cost of sending money to Costa Rica from Australia depends on the exchange rate between AUD to CRC, the fees, how you want your recipient to receive your transfer and the turnaround time:
- Exchange rates. The mid-market rate is the rate banks and transfer services use to trade between one another. It is the best rate that you can get. But not all money transfer providers offer you this mid-market rat so compare the exchange rate you're offered to the mid-market rate and look for the smallest difference.
- Transfer fees. Are you being charged a flat fee or a percentage of your transfer amount? For example, a provider offering to transfer your money to Costa Rica for a flat or low fee might work out better if you plan to send a large amount.
- Transfer speed. If you need your transfer to arrive quickly, you can pay for a quick delivery. Companies such as offer instant cash pickups but may charge more. If you're not in a rush, online money transfer services can offer the best value, usually getting your money to Costa Rica faster and cheaper than banks.
- Transfer limits. Find out how much you can send with each service. For example, one provider may have a send limit of $10,000 while another may allow you to transfer up to $1 million. For smaller transfers, check the fees. For large transfers, look harder at the exchange rate. Some providers encourage large transfers with low fees.
- Transfer type. Does your recipient have a Costa Rican bank account or is cash or cell phone top up the better option? Each transfer type will have different fees. For example, instant cash pickups tend to be more expensive than bank transfers.
- Discounts. Some providers may offer you a free transfer simply for signing up while others may offer you a discount if you transfer more than a certain amount.
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