Verified List of Banks in Costa Rica (2026 Update)

As of our 2026 review, Bankinfobook has verified 13 banking institutions operating in Costa Rica, most based in or near San Jose.

Costa Rica reports a public debt-to-GDP ratio of approximately 50%, against an unemployment rate of 7.10%. Costa Rica has a population of approximately 5,170,000, offering scale context for its 13 listed banking institutions. Foreign exchange reserves equal roughly 18.5% of GDP, indicating a limited external liquidity buffer relative to economic output. The largest commercial bank operating in Costa Rica is BN bank.

An estimated 100% of Costa Rica's listed banking institutions maintain a direct SWIFT/BIC connection, placing the country in our 'Integrated' connectivity tier.