Send money to Costa Rica
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for your international transfer
- Domestic wire transfer fee0.31 CAD
- Our fee23.96 CAD
- You could save up to 19.84 CAD
Should arrive by Friday, January 2, 2026
Send money to Costa Rica
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for your international transfer
- Domestic wire transfer fee0.31 CAD
- Our fee23.96 CAD
- You could save up to 19.84 CAD
Should arrive by Friday, January 2, 2026
Compare fees for when you send money to Costa Rica
The total cost of a transfer is the fee plus exchange rate. If your provider says there’s no fee, check their exchange rate against the one Wise offers. You might be paying more than you think.
 Wise |  Remitly | |
|---|---|---|
Recipient gets (Total after fees) | 355,125.72 CRC | 347,906.29 CRC |
Exchange rate (1 CADCRC) | 363.959 | 348.600 |
Exchange rate markup | 0 CAD | 42.20 CAD |
Transfer fee | 24.27 CAD | 1.99 CAD |
Total transfer cost | 24.27 CAD | 44.19 CAD |
How to send money to Costa Rica from Canada
Enter amount to send in CAD.
Pay in CAD with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.
Choose recipient in Costa Rica.
Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.
Send CAD, receive CRC.
The recipient gets money in CRC directly from Wise’s local bank account.
Larger transfers. Lower fees. Premium support.
Pay less when you send over 35,000 CAD or equivalent. Plus get dedicated support from our expert team
Secure money transfers to Costa Rica
Every transfer you make is protected with HTTPS encryption and 2-step verification. And we run millions of checks each day to protect every transaction from fraud.
- Rock-solid technologySuper smart Wisers have built our industry-leading security systems from scratch over the last 12 years.
- People who care, 24/7With over 1,000 anti-fraud specialists, and real human help available every minute, we’re on hand when you’ve got questions.
- Your money, not oursYour money is safeguarded, and held completely separate from ours, so it’s available to you all the time.
Best ways to send money to Costa Rica with WISE
The best way to send Canadian dollar to Costa Rican colón is by using money that's in your Wise account. It's cheapest and usually arrives in seconds. Bank transfers are also cheap, but can be slower.
Wise account
Wise account
If you have a Wise multi-currency account, you can use money in your account to fund your transfer. It’s cheap and fast — just set up your money transfer as you normally would, and choose a Wise account transfer when paying.
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
Direct Debit is a convenient option that lets us take money from your account once you have authorised the payment on our site. It takes a little more time for your money to reach Wise, and it can be more expensive than a bank transfer.
Paying for your transfer with a debit card is easy and fast. It’s also usually cheaper than credit card, as credit cards are more expensive to process. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a debit card.
Paying for your transfer with a credit card is easy and fast. Wise accepts Visa, Mastercard and some Maestro cards. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a credit card.
If you’ve enabled Apple Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Apple Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
If you’ve enabled Google Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Google Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
How to receive money in Costa Rica
When you transfer with Wise, you can receive to local bank accounts — no need for a Wise account. And since our price is transparent, you know exactly what you’ll get on the other side.
ACH
ACH
You’ll need to enter the recipient’s personal and banking information to make sure their payment can be processed quickly and securely. Learn more about ACH payments.
Wire
Wire
A wire transfer is a convenient payment method. To make a transfer you’ll need your recipient’s personal and account details. Learn more about Wire transfers.
Swift
Swift
To send a quick and secure Swift payment, all you'll need is your recipient’s IBAN number. It’s that easy. Learn more about Swift payments.
Email
Email
To make payments using only email, all you need is your recipient’s email address. Learn more about Email transfers.
Cheapest way to send money to Costa Rica from Canada
The cheapest way to send 1,000 CAD to Costa Rica is by using money that's in your Wise account and costs 24.90 CAD. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.
CAD
CRC
| Sending 1,000 CAD | Transfer cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise account | 24.90 CAD | ||
| Bank transfer | 24.27 CAD | ||
| Direct debit | 27.01 CAD | ||
| Debit card | 56.73 CAD | ||
| Credit card | 49.96 CAD | ||
| INTERAC e-Transfer | 29.93 CAD | ||
| Apple Pay | 49.96 CAD | ||
| Google Pay | 49.96 CAD | ||
Fastest way to send money to Costa Rica from Canada
Sending money with Wise is super fast: 70% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, and 95% in less than a day. How long it takes depends on how you pay.
CAD
CRC
| Sending 1,000 CAD | Should arrive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise account | by Tuesday, December 30 | ||
| Bank transfer | by January 5, 2026 | ||
| Direct debit | by Tuesday, December 30 | ||
| Debit card | by Tuesday, December 30 | ||
| Credit card | by Tuesday, December 30 | ||
| INTERAC e-Transfer | by Tuesday, December 30 | ||
| Apple Pay | by Tuesday, December 30 | ||
| Google Pay | by Tuesday, December 30 | ||
Send money to Costa Rica from Canada with the Wise app
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Send money to Costa Rica from Canada with the Wise app
Looking for an app to send money to Costa Rica? Send money on the go with Wise.
Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
Track exchange rates
Save your favourite currencies to check how the exchange rate changes over time.
Real-time notifications
Know exactly what you’ve spent, as soon as you spend it.
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