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Send money from Austria to Costa Rica

Send money from Austria to Costa Rica easily and reliably with Western Union. Surprise your loved ones with money for birthdays or weddings and pay bills hassle-free.

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      Transfers to Costa Rica are made easy via the Western Union website. Register and send money back home in just a few clicks using your debit or credit card2 or SOFORT.

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      Via our app

      With the Western Union® app, you can send money to Costa Rica conveniently on the go and track the transaction at any time—easily and with just a few taps on your cell phone.

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      Send money in person

      Would you prefer to visit an agent location in Austria and speak to an employee in person? Send money reliably at agent location close to your workplace or home.

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    • Bank account

      Transfer money directly to the bank accounts of family and friends in Costa Rica. We work with many well-known local financial institutions. Depending on the method used to send the money, transfers to Costa Rica will take anywhere from a few minutes1 to several business days1.

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    • Cash pickup

      The money sent can be picked up at any agent location in Costa Rica, from San José to Alajuela.

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    Create a Western Union account free of charge and take advantage of quick and reliable money transfers to Costa Rica.

    Preferred payment method

    Choose between paying by credit card2, debit card, SOFORT or in cash and send money to your loved ones in Costa Rica conveniently — reliably and without worry.

    Money transfers at a glance

    You will receive a tracking number (MTCN) every time you send money to Costa Rica. You can track your transfer in real time on our website or via our app.

    Always an agent nearby

    Would the recipient prefer to pick up the money in person? They can with ease thanks to our close network of Western Union agent locations in Costa Rica.

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    Reasons to choose Western Union®

    Security first

    Our encryption and fraud prevention efforts help protect your Western Union transfers to Costa Rica.

    International money transfers

    With Western Union, you can send money to Costa Rica and more than 200 other regions around the world reliably and with peace of mind.

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    If you send money from Austria to Costa Rica with Western Union, your loved ones may receive the amount in a matter of minutes1.

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    Save the recipient’s details to make your next money transfer easier.

    Keep an eye on each transfer you make to Costa Rica using the tracking number (MTCN).

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    More information on money transfers to Costa Rica

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      Start the process online — finish it off at agent location

      Prepare your transfer to Costa Rica via the app or on westernunion.com and complete the payment at any Western Union agent location in Austria.

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      Send money to Costa Rica with SOFORT

      You can now complete your Western Union online money transfer quickly and conveniently with SOFORT. You pay via Sofort and the money is available for cash pickup in minutes1.

    • Keep an eye on your money as it’s sent to Costa Rica

      Use your tracking number (MTCN) to track your money from Austria to Costa Rica.

    Would you like to send money to Costa Rica now?

    Have we answered all your questions about making reliable transfers to Costa Rica? If not, take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions below.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How do I send money to Costa Rica online?

    To transfer money to Costa Rica via our website, log in to your Western Union account or sign up for a free profile. Once you are logged in, complete the following steps:

    1. In the input field, select Costa Rica as the destination country and enter the amount you want to send.
    2. Choose how your receiver will pick up the money. Here you have the options of cash pickup or a transfer to a bank account.
    3. Now you can choose how you want to pay for the transfer, e.g. via credit card2 or debit card, SOFORT or bank transfer.
    4. If you have selected both options, check the breakdown of our transfer fees3 and estimated transfer times. If you are happy with this, confirm your entries.
    5. Either select a previously saved recipient or enter details for your new recipient in Costa Rica, including their full name and contact information.
    6. Enter your payment details to secure and complete the money transfer. After confirmation, check your email receipt for your unique transfer tracking number (MTCN).
    How much money can I send online to Costa Rica?

    You can send up to 5000 euro from Austria to Costa Rica with Western Union, no matter whether the recipient picks up the money in cash or receives it in their bank account.

    How long does a transfer to Costa Rica take?

    The time it takes for money to be transferred to Costa Rica depends on the sending and receiving options chosen. Use our handy overview page to compare all the options. If you transfer money to a bank account using SOFORT, a credit card or debit card2, the recipient will receive the amount on the same banking day1. Bank transfers to accounts in Costa Rica usually take one or two business days1. If the recipient is going to pick up the money in cash from a Western Union agent in Costa Rica, the money transfer via SOFORT, credit card or debit card3 takes only a few minutes1.

    How can I send money to Costa Rica from a Western Union agent location?

    You can also personally send money to Costa Rica from one of our many agent locations. Just do the following:

    1. Use our online search to find your nearest agent location.
    2. Bring your ID card or passport, your My WU℠ number, telephone number and recipient’s details.
    3. Pay for your transfer in cash, with SOFORT or with an Austrian credit2/debit card.
    4. Your unique transfer tracking number (MTCN) will appear on the receipt. Share this with your recipient and use the transfer tracking number to track your transfer to Costa Rica.
    How much does a transfer to Costa Rica cost?

    Find out how much sending money to Costa Rica costs using our handy cost calculator. It is also available to use when you start a transaction. Select the amount you want and the method for receiving the money to view our transfer fees3 and the current exchange rate from euro (EUR) into Costa Rican colones (CRC) or US dollars (USD) for each payment method.

    How much are Western Union’s fees?

    Fees3 at Western Union depend on a variety of factors, including the destination, transfer amount, and methods of payment and receipt. Use our handy cost calculator to calculate the fees3 for transferring money from Austria to Costa Rica in seconds.

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

    The best way to send money to Costa Rica is the one that suits your individual needs. Choose a reliable money transfer provider like Western Union and select from a wide variety of options for sending and receiving money depending on your requirements, from money transfers in just a few minutes1 with SOFORT to debit or credit card2 transfers.

    Still have questions?

    If you have any unanswered questions on transferring money to Costa Rica, please just contact us. Our friendly customer service team will be happy to help you further.

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    1 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. For mobile transactions funds will be paid to receiver’s Mobile Wallet account provider for credit to account tied to receiver’s mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form for restrictions.

    2 If you use your credit card, card issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply; use a debit card to avoid these fees and charges. Subject to location facilities.

    3 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.