Costa Rican currency

If you’re planning a trip to Costa Rica, find out more about Costa Rican currency exchange before you go, including tips on how to save with your Revolut multi-currency card.

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What's the currency ?

Costa Rica uses the Costa Rican Colon as its official currency.

If you’re exchanging money before your trip to Costa Rica, keep an eye out for the currency code CRC, and check out our currency converter to find out how much your money's currently worth in Costa Rican Colones.

Once you’re , you’ll see the symbol ₡ used to show prices at shops and restaurants.

Want to pay in cash like a local? You'll find Costa Rican Colon banknotes in CRC 500, CRC 1,000, CRC 2,000, CRC 5,000, CRC 10,000, CRC 20,000, CRC 50,000. Each Costa Rican Colon is divided into each colon is divided into 100 centimos, with coins in CRC 5, CRC 10, CRC 25, CRC 50, CRC 100, CRC 500.

Exchange rates are dynamic. Always remember to check the applicable rate in-app before carrying out your exchange.

Spend in Costa Rican currency with Revolut

It's the only travel money card you'll need.

Just add money to your account in any of 36 currencies and pay with your Revolut card as usual. We'll convert your money to CRC for you.

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Exchange fees apply.

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Whether you're withdrawing cash or paying with your mobile wallet, customise your card usage .

Pay contactless

Link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, and race through checkout with just your phone wherever Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

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Create virtual cards

Prefer to go digital? Create up to 30 virtual cards in-app and manage your spending entirely online. Bonus tip — create a disposable virtual card for extra secure online shopping.

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Withdraw cash with no Revolut fees

Find an ATM nearby with our in-app ATM locator and withdraw cash with no fees from us, whenever you're within your plan's limits.

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Customise card security features

Freeze your card in a tap if it goes missing, then unfreeze it when you're ready to start spending again. Now that's security that'll give you the chills.

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  • Pay contactless

    Link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, and race through checkout with just your phone wherever Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

    Go contactless

  • Create virtual cards

    Prefer to go digital? Create up to 30 virtual cards in-app and manage your spending entirely online. Bonus tip — create a disposable virtual card for extra secure online shopping.

    Check out our virtual cards

  • Withdraw cash with no Revolut fees

    Find an ATM nearby with our in-app ATM locator and withdraw cash with no fees from us, whenever you're within your plan's limits.

    Find an ATM in-app

  • Customise card security features

    Freeze your card in a tap if it goes missing, then unfreeze it when you're ready to start spending again. Now that's security that'll give you the chills.

    Explore card security

Withdraw cash with no Revolut fees

While most shops accept Visa or Mastercard, having cash on hand is always a good idea. Embark on all your adventures knowing you've got easy access to ATM withdrawals whenever you need them.

  • Standard

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to £200 or 5 withdrawals per rolling month.

  • Plus

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to £200 per rolling month.

  • Premium

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to £400 per rolling month.

  • Metal

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to £800 per rolling month.

  • Ultra

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to £2,000 per rolling month.

After you reach your rolling monthly limit, you'll pay a 2% fair usage fee. Exchange fees and third-party ATM fees may also apply.

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Tips for exchanging money

  1. Don't exchange at airports or at home

    Instead, use your Revolut card to spend or withdraw money from an ATM while you're (watch out for exchange fees, withdrawal limits, and third-party ATM fees). You'll avoid overspending on exchanging cash before you travel.

  2. Choose the local currency

    To avoid third-party dynamic currency conversion (DCC) fees while spending with your card , always choose to pay in Costa Rican Colones at shops and restaurants.

  3. Save on travel money with a Revolut card

    Spend in Costa Rican Colones at competitive rates on your next trip to Costa Rica, with no additional currency exchange fees on weekdays within your plan's limits. T&Cs apply.

Exchange to Costa Rican currency with Revolut

Whether you're sending or spending abroad, we've got something for you.

  • Convert GBP to CRC

    Check out our currency converter to see how much your GBP is worth in CRC with our exchange rates and fees.

  • Transfer money to Costa Rica

    Send money to Costa Rica in just a few taps. We'll handle the currency conversion for you.

  • Spend in CRC

    With competitive exchange rates and fees, you can use your multi-currency Revolut card to spend like a local to Costa Rica.

Exchange rates are dynamic. Always remember to check the applicable rate in-app before carrying out your exchange.

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Costa Rican currency FAQs

  • Like all cities , San José uses the Costa Rican Colon as its official currency. Each cólon is divided into each colon is divided into 100 centimos.

    While you're , you’ll see the symbol ₡ in shops and restaurants. If you're exchanging currencies, keep an eye out for the currency code CRC.

  • When you use your card , you'll often be asked whether you want to pay in British pounds. This is called dynamic currency conversion (DCC). While it may make it easier to understand exactly how much you're paying in your home currency, you'll often get a poor exchange rate and pay additional fees.

    Our go-to tip? When you're , always choose to pay in the official Costa Rican currency: the cólon. When you spend with your Revolut debit card, we'll take care of the currency exchange, so you'll get competitive rates and fees.

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  • Yes, you can use your Revolut card at any shops, restaurants, and hotels that accept Visa and Mastercard.

    All you have to do is add money to your account in any of our 36 supported currencies and pay with your card as usual. We'll automatically exchange to CRC at the Revolut exchange rate.

    You can also make ATM cash withdrawals in Costa Rican Colones with your multi-currency card. You won't pay any Revolut ATM fees if you're within your plan's monthly fair usage limits:

    • Standard: up to £200 (or 5 withdrawals, whichever comes first)
    • Plus: up to £200
    • Premium: up to £400
    • Metal: up to £800
    • Ultra: up to £2,000

    These limits are set on a rolling monthly basis. This means they'll reset every month from the date you opened your account or the date you changed your plan. You can check your remaining monthly allowance in-app.

    Check out our Help Centre for more on ATM withdrawal limits.

  • Here's how you can get your Revolut travel money card:

    1. Download our app for iOS or Android, and sign up for an account in just a few minutes
    2. Tap the card icon on your home screen, go to + Add new, and choose whether you want a physical card, a virtual card, or both
    3. Add money to your account in any of 36 supported currencies
    4. Start spending online and in shops with your virtual card straight away. We'll handle the currency conversion for you
    5. Once your physical card arrives, you can start making ATM withdrawals as well

    Delivery fees apply.