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​​​Cash-Free Entity​​

Cash-Free Entity is an initiative developed by the Central Bank of Costa Rica in coordination with national financial system institutions, aimed at maximizing the use of digital payment instruments for debit and credit transactions, thereby reducing risks associated with cash usage.


Certification process​​​

The procedures to be granted the certification are explained (in Spanish) in this link.

Certified entities​​
Click here for a list (in Spanish) of the entities that have been certified so far.

Relevant documents​​​

  
  
  
  
Technical Standard on Certifications for Cash-Free Entity Program (Spanish)Ver documentoTechnical Standard on Certifications for Cash-Free Entity Program (Spanish)23/04/2026
Steps to get a certificate for Cash-Free Entity Program (Spanish)Ver documentoSteps to get a certificate for Cash-Free Entity Program (Spanish)17/09/2025
Participation request for Cash-Free Entity Program (Spanish)Ver documentoParticipation request for Cash-Free Entity Program (Spanish)26/08/2025
Terminology Matrix for Cash-Free Entity Program (Spanish)Ver documentoTerminology Matrix for Cash-Free Entity Program (Spanish)04/02/2025


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