BNCR

Banco Nacional de Costa RicaBanco Nacional de Costa Rica

Costa Rica 传统银行 In-branch required Permit holders ★ 3.6

Minimum depositNon-residents: initial deposit around $500 (USD account)

Monthly feeDepends on the account tier

Minimum balanceA minimum balance must be maintained

How to apply—

Processing timeAbout 6-8 weeks (incl. document notarisation)

Institution typeTraditional Bank

Data baseline 2026-10. Editor-verified, but rules change — confirm with the official site before applying. Data transparency →

About this bank

Non-residents must visit a branch in person; documents include a notarised local bank reference letter

These are stable, standing account benefits (not time-limited) — available as long as you qualify:

Bank offers change frequently by region and quarter. Checked 2026-10; follow the bank's official promo page.

Having documents ready lowers the chance of rejection; policies change, so confirm with the bank before applying.

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