Lafise exchange rate today
As of August 27, 2026, Lafise buys the dollar at ₡439.00 and sells it at ₡457.00, with a ₡18.00 spread.
Buy
₡439.00
Sell
₡457.00
Spread
₡18.00
About Lafise
Banco Lafise is a private bank of Central American origin operating in Costa Rica. Its counter usually shows a slightly wider spread than state banking, which is typical of the country's private banks.
The BCCR's MONEX reference sits at ₡452.88, so buying at Lafise's counter costs you ₡4.12 more per dollar.
For buying dollars, Lafise ranks 11 out of 37 institutions. For selling dollars, it ranks 30 out of 37.
Lafise 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 |
| 11 | Banco Lafise S.A. | ₡439.00 | ₡457.00 | ₡18.00 |
Frequently asked questions about Lafise's exchange rate
What is Lafise's exchange rate today?
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As of August 27, 2026, Lafise buys the dollar at ₡439.00 and sells it at ₡457.00 at the counter. The institution may adjust those rates during the day.
Is Lafise a good place to exchange dollars?
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For buying dollars, Lafise ranks 11 out of 37 institutions. For selling dollars, it ranks 30 out of 37.
Why does Lafise'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).