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📈 UK to Costa Rica Money Transfer Snapshot Today

  • Most CRC received for GBP 1,000 today: CRC 590,052.36 with Wise (Bank Account → Bank Account)
  • Best GBP to CRC exchange rate today: CRC 601.2770, offered by Wise
  • Number of money transfer providers compared: 5 providers offering 31 ways to send
  • Exchange rate range: CRC 601.2770 to CRC 1.3131
  • Potential savings on GBP 1,000: up to CRC 588,739.26, fees included
  • Zero fee transfers: 2 of 5 providers charge no fee for GBP 1,000
  • Number of deals and promo codes: 0
  • Mid-marketⓘThe mid-market exchange rate (also called the interbank rate) is the real GBP to CRC exchange rate before providers add their margin or fees. exchange rate: 1 GBP = CRC 605.4783 (Updated about an hour ago)

See detailed UK to Costa Rica money transfer comparison below.

UK to Costa Rica money transfer providers that matched the search criteria

Best value
(*)★★ (*)★★ (*)★★ (*)★★ (*)★★
Read more about Wise
1,000 GBP =
590 052.36 CRC
Total cost 25.61 GBP (2.56%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
18.67 GBP
Exchange rate
601.2770
0.69% below mid-market
Speed
About 2 days
Transfer Limit
7.01 – 1,000,000 GBP
(*)★★ (*)★★ (*)★★ (*)★★ (*)★★
Read more about Western Union
1,000 GBP =
585 752.80 CRC
Total cost 32.58 GBP (3.26%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account, Trustly, Google Pay, Apple Pay or WU Pay → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
585.7528
3.26% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
(*)★★ (*)★★ (*)★★ (*)★★ ( )★★
Read more about Remitly
1,000 GBP =
≈583 799.47 CRC
Total cost ≈ 36.05 GBP (3.61%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
~9.33 GBP estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its fee. We have estimated it from the average fee other providers charge for the same payment and delivery methods.
Exchange rate
589.3000
2.67% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
Up to 20,000 GBP

📢 Special exchange rate applied for first transfer

(*)★★ (*)★★ (*)★★ (*)★★ (*)★★
Read more about Ria Money Transfer
1,000 GBP =
579 807.44 CRC
Total cost 42.80 GBP (4.28%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Credit Card, Debit Card, Google Pay or Apple Pay → Bank Account
Fee
14.00 GBP
Exchange rate
588.0400
2.88% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
100 – 8,000 GBP
(*)★★ (*)★★ (*)★★ (*)★★ ( )★★
Read more about MoneyGram
1,000 GBP =
1 313.10 CRC
Total cost 997.83 GBP (99.78%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Trustly → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
1.3131
99.78% below mid-market
Speed
Within 30 minutes
Transfer Limit
Up to 5,330 GBP

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💡What these rates mean for sending money to Costa Rica from United Kingdom today

Compare top-rated money transfer providers to find the best way to remit money to Costa Rica from United Kingdom. Check today's GBP to CRC exchange rates and fees, read detailed provider reviews, and discover exclusive deals and promo codes.

RemitFinder compared 5 providers offering 31 ways to send for UK to Costa Rica money transfers today. Here is what the competition looks like right now:

Today's Most Competitive Providers to Transfer Money to Costa Rica from UK

🥇 Wise with CRC 590,052.36 for GBP 1,000 (most CRC received today).

🥈 Western Union offering CRC 585,752.80.

🥉 Remitly & Ria Money Transfer are also offering good value on GBP-CRC transfers today.

The 5 providers compared today offer exchange rates from CRC 1.3131 to CRC 601.2770. Once fees are included, a GBP 1,000 transfer from UK to Costa Rica delivers between CRC 1,313.10 and CRC 590,052.36. That means up to CRC 588,739.26 more for your recipient — simply by choosing the right provider.

How you pay matters too: paying by Credit Card instead of Bank Account costs CRC 12,978.56 more with Wise, for the same Bank Account delivery.

British Pound to Costa Rican Colon exchange rates and fees change throughout the day, and top-ranked providers can change quickly. Even a small difference in the rate or fee can significantly change how much CRC your recipient receives in Costa Rica.

Compare the providers above to maximize every GBP you send to Costa Rica. The provider that pays the most for British Pound to Costa Rican Colon transfers changes daily, so comparing today matters.


Looking for a different option? You can browse all sending countries on our send money from hub, or view all destinations available when sending money from UK.



Latest Exchange Rates for Sending Money to Costa Rica from UK

Here are some latest GBP to CRC (British Pound to Costa Rican Colon) exchange rates for popular conversion amounts*.

1 GBP605.48 CRC
5 GBP3,027.39 CRC
10 GBP6,054.78 CRC
25 GBP15,136.96 CRC
50 GBP30,273.92 CRC
100 GBP60,547.83 CRC
150 GBP90,821.75 CRC
200 GBP121,095.66 CRC
250 GBP151,369.58 CRC
300 GBP181,643.49 CRC
400 GBP242,191.32 CRC
500 GBP302,739.15 CRC
600 GBP363,286.98 CRC
700 GBP423,834.81 CRC
800 GBP484,382.64 CRC
1000 GBP605,478.30 CRC
1500 GBP908,217.45 CRC
2000 GBP1,210,956.60 CRC
2500 GBP1,513,695.75 CRC
3000 GBP1,816,434.90 CRC
4000 GBP2,421,913.20 CRC
5000 GBP3,027,391.50 CRC
10000 GBP6,054,783.00 CRC
15000 GBP9,082,174.50 CRC
20000 GBP12,109,566.00 CRC
30000 GBP18,164,349.00 CRC
40000 GBP24,219,132.00 CRC
50000 GBP30,273,915.00 CRC
100000 GBP60,547,830.00 CRC

*Based on the Mid-market Exchange RateⓘThe mid-market exchange rate (also called the interbank rate) is the real GBP to CRC exchange rate before providers add their margin or fees.. Actual payout may vary based on the chosen money transfer provider.


What is the best way to transfer money from UK to Costa Rica?

There are many good choices when it comes to sending money from UK to Costa Rica. With RemitFinder, you can easily compare numerous providers to get the best remit rates on your British Pound to CRC money transfers.

We compare different remittance companies to bring you the best options to send money to Costa Rica from United Kingdom. These trusted partners offer you their best GBP to CRC exchange rates so you benefit the most.

Additionally, we bring you access to exclusive deals and promo codes; these help you further maximize the yield on your British Pound to Costa Rican Colon money transfers.


How to get the best GBP to CRC transfer rate?

British Pound to Costa Rican Colon exchange rates are highly volatile, and it may seem difficult to decide the best timing for your next transfer to Costa Rica from UK. Another added complexity is the multitude of choices at your disposal, making manual searching time consuming and difficult.

You can eliminate the manual work to search and compare providers for your GBP to Costa Rican Colon money transfers by signing up for the RemitFinder daily rate alert. It is completely free; we do the hard work of comparing various companies, and send you the info you need.

This way, you do not miss out on good choices if we add new partners for the UK to Costa Rica corridor.


What is the cheapest way to remit money from UK to Costa Rica?

Finding the cheapest way to send money from UK to Costa Rica may not be easy, especially with so many choices available.

It may be tempting to use traditional services like currency exchanges in malls or grocery outlets. Whilst you can certainly transfer money from GBP to CRC via these channels, they may not be the most economical.

Online money transfers are more cost effective, and RemitFinder provides you many good choices to get the best UK to Costa Rica exchange rate. Many of these providers also provide exclusive promo codes and offers to our customers; availing these will reduce the cost of your transfer further.


How to transfer money to Costa Rica from UK through a bank?

Banks in UK are known to make a lot of money by charging high fees (as high as USD 35-50, or currency equivalent) on Costa Rica money transfers from UK. Do not get ripped off by paying exorbitant fees on your next transfer. In addition to charging high fees, banks are also notorious for giving you a GBP to CRC exchange rate that may not be the best.

Use RemitFinder to compare money transfer operators with your bank's proposal to see the cheapest option to send money to Costa Rica from United Kingdom.

Do not let the convenience of using your local bank prevent you from doing full due diligence to find the best and cheapest ways to send money from UK to Costa Rica.


How to remit money to Costa Rica from United Kingdom fast?

Speed can be one of the key factors to consider when sending funds internationally from UK to Costa Rica. This is especially true if you need to send money urgently.

To help you convert from GBP to CRC fast, we recommend reading our "all you need to know about remittances" guide. This will help you understand factors that affect transfer speed so you can choose the fastest providers.

If speed was the only factor to consider (for emergency needs), cash transfers may be your best bet - but carrying cash is risky.

Hopefully, you do not find yourself in a crisis where you have to rush Costa Rican Colon quickly to Costa Rica, but in case you do, now you know how to evaluate various funds transfer operators to choose the fastest one.


Which are the best money transfer companies to transfer money from UK to Costa Rica?

Finding the best money transfer companies for sending money to Costa Rica from United Kingdom can be challenging, especially given the many choices.

When comparing providers, inspect them on various parameters to gauge the best fit for sending to Costa Rica. For example, how much do you want to send? Are you OK paying a fee for your British Pound to Costa Rican Colon transfer? Can you send money using indicative rates? When you apply your criteria to the choices you see, you can fine tune the list to a small number.

Finally, keep an eye on promotions as they will help maximize your CRC yield on every British Pound that you send.


Step by step guide to send money from UK to Costa Rica

With so many choices to transfer from British Pound to Costa Rican Colon, it can be difficult to pick the best provider. RemitFinder helps you compare companies and find the best one to move your funds abroad.

Once you have picked the right provider for your UK to Costa Rica remittance, follow the below steps.

  • Create an account with your provider.
  • Provide info and documents needed by to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Add bank accounts for both the sender in UK and the receiver in Costa Rica.
  • When you are ready, choose the amount and start your transaction.
  • At this point, the provider will take it on from here.
  • Watch out for updates on the progress of your transaction.

We also recommend that you have more than one remittance company in your portfolio so you can maximize the return on your GBP to Costa Rican Colon money transfers. This way, you can pick whoever is the best at the time you want to send money abroad.