If you are 65 years or older... tell the guard and you will go to the front of the line
Banco National
Located:
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Insert your card take it out then reinsert and continue as usual. No one will tell you this!!! It gives dollars and colones.
BCR.
Located:
Located at the entrance to Coco where the mega super is.
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Most of the staff speak English. You can get dollars or colones from the ATM which will speak English
Opening accounts
We opened an account at BCR very easily with bank statements showing proof of funds, passports and cash!!! Even though it was easy be prepared to be patient as it can take a long time.
BAC
Located:
Located in the fusion shopping center.
These ATMs also speak English but only dispense colones
Currency: Colones
Daily converter from US dollars to Colones
Just about everywhere will take your dollars but you’ll get change in colones. It’s personal preference!
