dLocal announces Emerging Markets Payments Handbook
Costa Rica

Costa Rica: A fast-growing digital ecosystem

Between 2023 and 2026, it's estimated eCommerce in Costa Rica will grow at a CAGR of 21%.

* Source: PCMI, 2023.
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Market Overview

eCommerce represents 7% of Costa Rica’s GDP.

Gain insight into Costa Rica's most relevant payment methods

  1. 65% Credit Card
  2. 17% Debit Card
  3. 10% Bank Transfer
  4. 4% Cash payment
  5. 3% eWallet
  6. 1% Others

  • Credit and debit cards

    Play like a local by offering traditional payment methods.

    • Visa
      Visa
    • Mastercard
      Mastercard
    • American Express
      American Express
    • JCB
      JCB
    • Discover
      Discover
    • Diners
      Diners

  • Cash-based payments

    • PayCash
      PayCash
    • BN Servicios
      BN Servicios

  • Bank Transfers

    Count on a wide variety of options to drive conversion.

    • Sinpe
      Sinpe
    • Sinpe Móvil
      Sinpe Móvil
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