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Costa Rica IBAN format
An IBAN from Costa Rica has 22 characters and starts with CR. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
CRkk xbbb cccc cccc cccc cc
CR = country code · k = check digits · x = national check / reserved · b = bank code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | CR |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| National check / reserved | position 5 | 1 character |
| Bank code | positions 6-8 | 3 characters |
| Account number | positions 9-22 | 14 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Costa Rica?
An IBAN from Costa Rica always has 22 characters: the country code CR, 2 check digits and a 18-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Costa Rica IBAN is correct?
Check the length (22), that it starts with CR, and the mod-97 check digits. Our free IBAN checker does all three in one step and shows the bank when it is known.
Is Costa Rica in SEPA?
No. Costa Rica is not in the SEPA scheme, so transfers usually go as international (SWIFT) payments; the IBAN is still used.
Does a valid IBAN mean the account exists?
No. The check proves the number is well formed and the check digits match. Only the bank can confirm that the account is open and whose it is.