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Digital Signature

The enactment of Law 8454 on certificates, digital signatures and electronic documents, provided juridical foundation.

Digital certificate for legal entities

A digital certificate is an electronic document that contains the identity and personal information of a subscriber.

Sinpe móvil

Sinpe Móvil (Mobile Payment System) is a service aimed at the retail payment segment (for small amounts).

Our Online Platforms

Discover the Central Bank of Costa Rica's platforms that facilitate access to financial services, economic data, and digital transactions quickly and securely.

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Job Opportunities

Explore employment opportunities at the Banco Central de Costa Rica through its job board platform, where you can find vacant positions in your professional career.

Customer Service Center

Submit inquiries, complaints, or claims related to our services.

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Central Directo

Website for the financial services of the Banco Central de Costa Rica.

Online Catalog OPAC

Service that allows users to consult bibliographic resources, documents, and publications available at the Information Center of the Banco Central de Costa Rica.

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Customer Service Center

Submit inquiries, complaints, or claims related to our services.

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Central Directo

Website for the financial services of the Banco Central de Costa Rica.

Central en Línea

Technology platform provided by the Banco Central de Costa Rica that enables financial and non-financial institutions to submit economic data for the compilation of macroeconomic indicators.

Inter-institutional collaboration

The BCCR’s institutional cooperation fosters collaboration with various entities to strengthen the country’s economic, financial, and social development, driving joint projects and initiatives that benefit the community.

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Deposit Guarantee Fund

The Deposit Guarantee Fund (DGF) was created by Law No. 9816 for the creation of the Deposit Guarantee Fund and resolution mechanisms for financial intermediaries.

Electronic fare validator installed on a bus, displaying a fare of CRC 415 for the Tres Ríos y Ramales route and enabling contactless payment transactions.

Public transport

The system assists in providing transportation services for persons with a multimodal, secure, efficient and interoperable electronic payment mechanism that supports the modernization of public transportation in Costa Rica

Digital Signature

The enactment of Law 8454 on certificates, digital signatures and electronic documents, provided juridical foundation.