Banco Popular exchange rate today
As of October 12, 2026, Banco Popular buys the dollar at ₡446.00 and sells it at ₡460.00, with a ₡14.00 spread.
Buy
₡446.00
Sell
₡460.00
Spread
₡14.00
About Banco Popular
Banco Popular y de Desarrollo Comunal is a non-state public institution owned by Costa Rican workers. Its counter rate usually tracks the state banks closely.
The BCCR's MONEX reference sits at ₡455.60, so buying at Banco Popular's counter costs you ₡4.40 more per dollar.
For buying dollars, Banco Popular ranks 13 out of 25 institutions. For selling dollars, it ranks 4 out of 25.
Banco Popular against every other institution
Ranked by lowest sell rate: the cheapest place to buy dollars comes first.
| # | Institution | Buy | Sell | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financiera MultiMoney S.A. | ₡448.50 | ₡456.50 | ₡8.00 |
| 2 | Banco Cathay de Costa Rica S.A. | ₡446.20 | ₡458.70 | ₡12.50 |
| 3 | Banco de Costa Rica | ₡445.00 | ₡459.00 | ₡14.00 |
| 4 | Banco Nacional de Costa Rica | ₡445.00 | ₡459.00 | ₡14.00 |
| 5 | Banco BAC San José S.A. | ₡445.00 | ₡459.00 | ₡14.00 |
| 6 | Banco Lafise S.A. | ₡441.00 | ₡459.00 | ₡18.00 |
| 7 | Banco Promérica S.A. | ₡441.00 | ₡459.00 | ₡18.00 |
| 8 | Financiera Cafsa S.A. | ₡441.00 | ₡459.00 | ₡18.00 |
| 9 | Grupo Mutual Alajuela - La Vivienda de Ahorro y Préstamo | ₡444.00 | ₡459.00 | ₡15.00 |
| 10 | Mutual Cartago de Ahorro y Préstamo | ₡445.00 | ₡459.00 | ₡14.00 |
| 13 | Banco Popular y de Desarrollo Comunal | ₡446.00 | ₡460.00 | ₡14.00 |
Frequently asked questions about Banco Popular's exchange rate
What is Banco Popular's exchange rate today?
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As of October 12, 2026, Banco Popular buys the dollar at ₡446.00 and sells it at ₡460.00 at the counter. The institution may adjust those rates during the day.
Is Banco Popular a good place to exchange dollars?
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For buying dollars, Banco Popular ranks 13 out of 25 institutions. For selling dollars, it ranks 4 out of 25.
Why does Banco Popular'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).