BCR exchange rate today
As of August 28, 2026, BCR buys the dollar at ₡443.00 and sells it at ₡457.00, with a ₡14.00 spread.
Buy
₡443.00
Sell
₡457.00
Spread
₡14.00
About BCR
Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) is one of the country's two state-owned banks. Being public banking, its counter rate tends to move less during the day than private banks' and usually sits close to the MONEX reference.
The BCCR's MONEX reference sits at ₡451.72, so buying at BCR's counter costs you ₡5.28 more per dollar.
For buying dollars, BCR ranks 5 out of 37 institutions. For selling dollars, it ranks 11 out of 37.
BCR against every other institution
Ranked by lowest sell rate: the cheapest place to buy dollars comes first.
| # | Institution | Buy | Sell | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARI Casa de Cambio Internacional S.A. | ₡446.12 | ₡451.99 | ₡5.87 |
| 2 | Financiera MultiMoney S.A. | ₡446.00 | ₡454.00 | ₡8.00 |
| 3 | Mutual Cartago de Ahorro y Préstamo | ₡442.00 | ₡456.00 | ₡14.00 |
| 4 | Cooperativa San Marcos R.L. | ₡443.00 | ₡456.00 | ₡13.00 |
| 5 | Banco de Costa Rica | ₡443.00 | ₡457.00 | ₡14.00 |
| 6 | Banco Nacional de Costa Rica | ₡443.00 | ₡457.00 | ₡14.00 |
| 7 | Banco BAC San José S.A. | ₡443.00 | ₡457.00 | ₡14.00 |
| 8 | Banco Cathay de Costa Rica S.A. | ₡444.50 | ₡457.00 | ₡12.50 |
| 9 | Banco Davivienda (Costa Rica) S.A | ₡439.00 | ₡457.00 | ₡18.00 |
| 10 | Banco General (Costa Rica) S.A. | ₡442.00 | ₡457.00 | ₡15.00 |
Frequently asked questions about BCR's exchange rate
What is BCR's exchange rate today?
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As of August 28, 2026, BCR buys the dollar at ₡443.00 and sells it at ₡457.00 at the counter. The institution may adjust those rates during the day.
Is BCR a good place to exchange dollars?
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For buying dollars, BCR ranks 5 out of 37 institutions. For selling dollars, it ranks 11 out of 37.
Why does BCR's rate differ from the BCCR's?
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The BCCR publishes the MONEX reference, which is the wholesale currency market price. Each institution adds its own counter margin on top, which is why the public sell rate always sits above the reference and the buy rate below it.
Important note
The data shown are referential from the BCCR and may vary with respect to the windows of commercial banks. Always consult with your financial institution before making high-value transactions.
Data frequency
Our system synchronizes the exchange rate every day to ensure you have the latest information from the wholesale market (MONEX).