What are the charges to use a visa debit card in Costa Rica?

Answer 1

First you pay a $2.00 ATM fee. If you take your it in Colones (local currency) they charge a foreign transaction fee. I think it is 2-5% (a rip off)

Answer 2

Each Costa RIcan bank has its own visa debit card. If you use it at the atms or branches of the issuing bank there is no charge. There are no changes for its use in stores that post that they accept the card.

Fees for other atms are flat rates per exchange- you need to ask the bank- or a fee of up to 5%. Most stores have no fee if they accept the card at all.

If you are using U.S. issued card you will pay the disadvantageous exchange rate plus a 3% fee on each transaction (this from information now 3 years old). If you are using an account from abroad dfnd out the correspondent bank in Costa Rica and get a debit card in Costa RIca.

Answer 3

Some years ago it was true that the Turkish traders in holiday resorts preferred foreign currency as the lira was so unstable. Nowadays though, the Lira is strong, so foreign currency is no longer so sought after. It's never a good idea to put all your eggs in one basket; change a small amount of money into Lira in the UK before you come, in case you want to buy something as soon as you arrive. (If you try to pay for something small - like a bottle of water - in Sterling, you could get overcharged, as small traders often aren't aware of the exchange rate either.). Bring some sterling and change it as you need it; you can do this at the Post Office, any bank, or a change office, but check on the rate they're offering first (should be around 2.5TL to the £) and make sure they're not going to charge commission. A debit card is good and there's plenty of cashpoints in the tourist areas; the only drawback is that your bank will charge a fee for using them - a flat rate, plus a percentage of the amount you withdraw (check this with your bank before you leave). Some people prefer this, rather than worrying about having quite large amounts of cash in-hand. Then, as back-up and in case of emergency, have a credit card available. Have a great holiday.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

It shouldn't have any extra fee. If there is an extra fee, that would come from your bank or credit card company.

I have used debit cards in Costa Rica before, and I hadn't have any problem. But, I suggest you use your credit card instead in case to need to claim for a bad service or return.

Answer 6

do you mean EXTRA fees, like what you get charged for an ATM? You shouldn't be charged any extra unless the country has some kind of policy where you pay extra for buying things on debit in their country? Which sounds like a scam and bad for tourism!

Answer 7

I used mine along with credit cards there and never had any problems or charges out of the ordinary. But I made it a point to do withdrawals at the banks only.

Answer 8

Send it to me,,I'll go find out and call you!!

Answer 9

shouldnt be any

Answer 10

wat do you mean?????????