IBAN
IBAN in Costa Rica
A Costa Rica IBAN has 22 characters. See its structure field by field, a valid example, and check or calculate an IBAN.
At a glance
- Length
- 22 characters
- Starts with
- CR
- Example (electronic)
- CR05015202001026284066
- Example (print)
- CR05 0152 0200 1026 2840 66
- SEPA
- No — SWIFT or local routes
- Bank code
- 4 digits, positions 5–8
Structure, field by field
CR05015202001026284066
| Positions | Field | Length | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | letters | CR |
| 3–4 | Check digits | 2 | digits | 05 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | digits | 0152 |
| 9–22 | Account number | 14 | digits | 02001026284066 |
Check or calculate a Costa Rica IBAN
Where to find it
On the account holder’s bank statement, in their online or mobile banking under account details, or on the invoice of a supplier who wants to be paid by transfer. If you only have the bank code and account number, the calculator above builds the IBAN — but confirm the result with the beneficiary.
SWIFT codes for banks in Costa Rica →Questions
- How many characters is a Costa Rica IBAN?
- 22, always starting with CR. In print it is written in groups of four: CR05 0152 0200 1026 2840 66.
- Can I pay a Costa Rica IBAN by SEPA?
- No. Costa Rica is outside SEPA: payments go by SWIFT (or a local route), and you need the bank’s SWIFT/BIC code with the IBAN.
- Does a valid IBAN mean the account exists?
- No. The check digits prove the number is well-formed, which catches almost every typo. Only the beneficiary’s bank can confirm the account is open and in their name.
Paying an IBAN in Costa Rica?
See the fee and the exchange rate before you confirm, and the day the money should arrive.