What is an international money transfer?

An international money transfer is a way to make payments from your bank account to another bank account in a different country. Sending international money transfers with a traditional bank can be expensive though — it can be much cheaper with Wise.

How long does an international money transfer take?

For popular currencies, Wise can send your money within one day — or even within seconds. Sometimes, payment methods or routine checks can affect the transfer delivery time. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track your transfer in your account.

How do I send an international money transfer?

Sign up for free online or using our app. All you need is an email address, or a Google or Facebook account. Tell us how much you want to send. We’ll show you our fees upfront, and tell you when your money should arrive. Add your recipient’s bank details. If you don’t know their details, we can request them for you. Verify your identity. For some currencies, or for large transfers, we’ll need to verify you — we usually just need a photo ID. This helps us keep your money safe. Pay for your transfer with a debit or credit card, or bank transfer. That’s it. You can track your transfer in your account, and we'll tell your recipient the money is on its way.

What’s the best way to send money abroad?

Choosing how you want to send money with Wise largely depends on your payment method. Some are faster than others, and some may be slower but cheaper.

How is Wise regulated?

Wise is an authorised Electronic Money Institution independently regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom.

How much can I send abroad? Are there limits to how much I can send?

Yes, there are limits to how much you can send with us. They depend on the currencies you’re sending to and from, and how you pay. You can check the limits for each currency on our Help Centre , or by using our calculator . We’ll also let you know if you try to send too much at one time.

How do I know the money will get there?

We follow a strict set of rules set by regulatory agencies in every country we operate in, so you can feel assured that we’ll send the money to exactly where you’ve told us to send it. You can check what recipient details you entered by downloading a transfer receipt.

How will the money be received?

When you send an international money transfer, we’ll simply deposit the money into your recipient’s bank account — unless you’ve selected a method where this works differently, like Interac for CAD, for example.

How can I avoid a wire transfer fee?

You can avoid a wire transfer fee by selecting a different payment method — like ACH bank debit, credit or debit card. Keep in mind, these payment methods have lower limits. So if you want to send a large amount, you’ll need to send multiple smaller transfers.

What documents do I need to send an international money transfer?

Because Wise is a regulated financial institution, we need to know who our customers are. It helps us combat money laundering, and keep everyone’s money safe. So depending on multiple factors, we can ask for identifying documents at any time. Typically, we’ll ask for a photo ID and/or proof of address — but sometimes we’ll ask for other information.

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Send money to Costa Rica

Save on your online money transfer to Costa Rica from Philippines. Transfer United States dollar to Costa Rican colón quickly, safely and join over 14.8 million people using Wise.

Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for up to 48 hours

Open an account

Rate guaranteed (55h)

You send exactly

Recipient gets

Paying with

Connected bank account (ACH)

Connected bank account (ACH) fee
1.70 USD
Our fee
19.01 USD
VAT
2.49 USD

Total included fees and taxes (2.32%)
23.20 USD

Should arrive by Monday, 15 September

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Send money to Costa Rica

Save on your online money transfer to Costa Rica from Philippines. Transfer United States dollar to Costa Rican colón quickly, safely and join over 14.8 million people using Wise.

Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for up to 48 hours

Open an account

Rate guaranteed (55h)

You send exactly

Recipient gets

Paying with

Connected bank account (ACH)

Connected bank account (ACH) fee
1.70 USD
Our fee
19.01 USD
VAT
2.49 USD

Total included fees and taxes (2.32%)
23.20 USD

Should arrive by Monday, 15 September

How to send money to Costa Rica from Philippines

Enter amount to send in USD.

Pay in USD with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.

Choose recipient in Costa Rica.

Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.

Send USD, receive CRC.

The recipient gets money in CRC directly from Wise’s local bank account.

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Larger transfers. Lower fees. Premium support.

Pay less when you send over 25,000 USD or equivalent. Plus get dedicated support from our expert team

Learn about large transfers

Secure money transfers to Costa Rica

Every transfer you make is protected with HTTPS encryption and 2-step verification. And we run millions of checks each day to protect every transaction from fraud.

How we keep your money safe

Rock-solid technology
Super smart Wisers have built our industry-leading security systems from scratch over the last 12 years.
People who care, 24/7
With over 1,000 anti-fraud specialists, and real human help available every minute, we’re on hand when you’ve got questions.
Your money, not ours
Your money is safeguarded, and held completely separate from ours, so it’s available to you all the time.

Best ways to send money to Costa Rica with WISE

The best way to send United States dollar to Costa Rican colón is by using money that's in your Wise account. It's cheapest and usually arrives in seconds. Bank transfers are also cheap, but can be slower.

Wise account
Wise account
If you have a Wise multi-currency account, you can use money in your account to fund your transfer. It’s cheap and fast — just set up your money transfer as you normally would, and choose a Wise account transfer when paying.
Direct Debit
Direct Debit
Direct Debit is a convenient option that lets us take money from your account once you have authorised the payment on our site. It takes a little more time for your money to reach Wise, and it can be more expensive than a bank transfer.
Bank Transfer
Bank Transfer
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
Debit Card
Debit Card
Paying for your transfer with a debit card is easy and fast. It’s also usually cheaper than credit card, as credit cards are more expensive to process. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a debit card.
Credit card
Credit card
Paying for your transfer with a credit card is easy and fast. Wise accepts Visa, Mastercard and some Maestro cards. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a credit card.
Apple Pay
Apple Pay
If you’ve enabled Apple Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Apple Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
Google Pay
Google Pay
If you’ve enabled Google Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Google Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.

Cheapest way to send money to Costa Rica from Philippines

The cheapest way to send 1,000 USD to Costa Rica is by using money that's in your Wise account and costs 22.96 USD. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.

USD

CRC

Sending 1,000 USD	Transfer cost
Wise account	22.96 USD

Direct debit	23.20 USD

Bank transfer	28.07 USD

Debit card	60.54 USD

Credit card	79.33 USD

Apple Pay	89.45 USD

Google Pay	89.45 USD

Fastest way to send money to Costa Rica from Philippines

Sending money with Wise is super fast: 64% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, and 95% in less than a day. How long it takes depends on how you pay.

USD

CRC

Sending 1,000 USD	Should arrive
Wise account	by Monday, 15 September

Direct debit	by Monday, 15 September

Bank transfer	by Wednesday, 17 September

Debit card	by Monday, 15 September

Credit card	by Monday, 15 September

Apple Pay	by Monday, 15 September

Google Pay	by Monday, 15 September