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Marilyn;
I hope all this negative talk about banking in Costa Rica hasn’t dampened your dreams. I for one had no trouble opening an account, and establishing direct deposit of Social Security benefits…. I made one appearance at the Banco Costa Rica. I had with me, my landlord, who speaks English. My Pass Port, my reciept of application for residency. A Visa Debit card was issued, which took about a week to arrive. This is by no means a cridit card. However it will let you draw money from your account at any ATM, US Dallars or Colones, or use as cash for purchases. Don’t give up hope, however this has to be done in Cosdta Rica. You can’t open an account until you get here. Oh, and you can’t fight the tico system….
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DickI’m not sure, as in my case I did. Once you apply at immigration in Costa Rica. They issue a receipt for the application. That receipt is as good as residency. You don’t have to leave the country every 90 days. With the tourist visa. you must leave within 90 days. I know some people who did it that way. Panama is a short trip away.
To answer your question. I don’t know for sure.
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DickAgain I must say I’m no expert. I assume that a property owner is a better witness ,as his credibility is established. I have a friend that used a lawyer to help him establish an account at the bank. He has been in Costa Rica over six months. He has an account at the BancPopular, which he has money wired to. Still can’t get direct deposit though. It;s not easy to open an account here. You can’t just put money in and have asn open account. It has worked vrery smoothly for me, as I’ve used a property owner as a witness.
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DickI’m not an expert on the subject, so try it by yourself. I know a few gringos that have not been successful in there attempt to have direct deposit, and for that matter, they still have no account with BancCR, or Banc Nacional. These are the only Banks that provide this service. If you are fluent in Spanish, you’ll stand a better chance. My original suggestion is the smoothest by far.
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Dick
