IBAN
IBAN in Costa Rica
22 characters, starting with CR. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 22 characters
- Country code
- CR
- SEPA area
- No
- Example
- CR05 0152 0200 1026 2840 66
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Costa Rica IBAN (CR)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | CR Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 05 IBAN check digits |
| 5–8 | 4 | digits | 0152 Bank code |
| 9–22 | 14 | digits | 02001026284066 Account number |
How to check an IBAN from Costa Rica
Count the characters: a Costa Rica IBAN always has 22. Make sure it starts with CR, then paste it in the checker above: it verifies the two check digits with the mod 97 algorithm and the national structure. A single mistyped character is enough to make the check fail.
The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) identifies a bank account in an unambiguous way across borders. It starts with a two-letter country code, followed by two check digits and the national account number, which contains the bank code, often a branch code, and the account itself. Its length depends on the country: 15 characters in Norway, 27 in Italy and France, up to 33 in Russia.
Questions
How long is an IBAN in Costa Rica?
An IBAN in Costa Rica has 22 characters, always starting with the country code CR followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Costa Rica look like?
A valid example is CR05015202001026284066. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Costa Rica part of SEPA?
No. Costa Rica is outside the Single Euro Payments Area: transfers in euros go through the SWIFT network, with correspondent banks and longer timing.
Can I receive euros from Costa Rica with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Costa Rica, usually within one working day.
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