You can send up to $5,000 to receivers in Costa Rica online or via an agent location. The amount will be converted into Costa Rican colon.

Find out how to send money to Costa Rica by following these steps:

1. Register for a free Western Union profile or log in if you already have one. Click the ‘Send now’ button to continue.
2. Type in the amount to send and make Costa Rica the destination. You’ll then see estimated delivery times on the right-hand side of the screen.
3. Choose from cash pickup or bank account³ as your receiving method.
4. Select from credit card², debit card or bank account³ as sending methods.
5. Fill in the information requested about your receiver (including national ID number), plus payment details.
6. Follow your funds with the tracking number (MTCN) included on your email receipt. Share it with your receiver so they know when it’s ready to collect.

Use your US driver’s license, passport or government-issued ID to register online. Then, you’ll need your receiver’s:

• First and last name
• Address
• Email address
• Bank name
• International Bank Account Number (IBAN)
• National ID number

Make sure the receiver’s name and address matches exactly how it appears on their government-issued ID.

Here’s how to send money to Costa Rica in person:

1. Find a US agent location convenient for you using our online tool.
2. Show your receiver’s bank and account information at the counter. Bring your valid government-issued ID or phone number.
3. Use a US bank-issued debit card or cash to pay for the transfer.
4. Make note of the unique tracking number (MTCN) on your receipt and share with your receiver to keep an eye on your transfer.

Use our price estimator to find out how much sending money to Costa Rica could cost. Enter how much you want to send in US dollars and choose the currency of the receiver. Then check out the estimated transfer amount and transfer fee⁴.