Costa Rica
Learn about the dLocal supported payment methods in Costa Rica.
Market specifications
Take a look of all the payment methods available.
Country reference Cards supported Alternative Payment Method supportedCards
Find all the information about the card supported capabilities.
Capabilities Process Card PaymentsAlternative Payments
Learn how to integrate cash, bank transfer or wallet payment.
Tucán BN Servicios PuntoXpress PayCashMarket specifications
Do you want to know more information about Costa Rica's market? Go to the Unlock your local payment methods in Latin America article.
Country reference
country code | currency code | document name | document format | document required? |
---|---|---|---|---|
CR | CRC | CI | 9 digits | Yes |
Cards supported
payment_method_id | Brand ID | Name | payment_method_type | Details | Allowed Flows | Logo |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CARD | VI | Visa | CARD | Credit Card | DIRECT REDIRECT | ![]() |
CARD | VD | Visa Debit | CARD | Debit Card | DIRECT REDIRECT | ![]() |
CARD | MC | Mastercard | CARD | Credit Card | DIRECT REDIRECT | ![]() |
CARD | MD | Mastercard Debit | CARD | Debit Card | DIRECT REDIRECT | ![]() |
CARD | AE | American Express | CARD | Credit Card | DIRECT REDIRECT | ![]() |
CARD | DC | Diners | CARD | Credit Card | DIRECT REDIRECT | ![]() |
CARD | DI | Discover | CARD | Credit Card | DIRECT REDIRECT | ![]() |
CARD | JC | JCB | CARD | Credit Card | DIRECT REDIRECT | ![]() |
To offer all the card options that may be available in your integration, send the
payment_method_id
asCARD
.
Alternative Payment Method supported
payment_method_id | Name | payment_method_type | Details | Allowed Flows | Logo |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
TU | Tucán | TICKET | Cash Payment | REDIRECT | ![]() ![]() |
CX | BN Servicios | TICKET | Cash Payment | REDIRECT | ![]() |
PU | PuntoXpress | TICKET | Cash Payment | REDIRECT | ![]() |
CY | PayCash | TICKET | Cash Payment | DIRECT REDIRECT | ![]() |
Cards
Capabilities
Visa Credit | Visa Debit | Mastercard Credit | Mastercard Debit | American Express | Diners | Discover | JCB | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Minimum amount | 100 CRC | 100 CRC | 100 CRC | 100 CRC | 100 CRC | 100 CRC | 100 CRC | 100 CRC |
Refunds | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Recurring | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Chargeback option | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Chargeback Dispute option | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Descriptor | Merchant name | Merchant name | Merchant name | Merchant name | Merchant name | Merchant name | Merchant name | Merchant name |
How to process Card Payments?
Learn how to process payments with credit and debit cards with dLocal in our Card Payments section.
Alternative Payment Method
Tucán
Tucán is the Non-Banking Correspondent of Banco de Costa Rica, one of the largest banks in Costa Rica.
It facilitates payments in cash through the Tucán business network and payments by bank transfers to accounts at Banco de Costa Rica.
Capabilities
Tucán | |
---|---|
Min. amount | 5000 CRC |
Max. expiration time supported | 5 days |
Notification delay | Up to 1 day |
Refunds | Yes |
Flow | REDIRECT |
Request parameters
Property | Type | Description | Mandatory? |
---|---|---|---|
amount | Number | Amount to be charged. | Yes |
currency | String | CRC Transaction currency in ISO 4217. | Yes |
country | String | CR Transaction country in ISO 3166. | Yes |
payment_method_id | String | TU ID of the selected payment method. | Yes |
payment_method_flow | String | REDIRECT | Yes |
payer.name | String | Name of the payer. | Yes |
payer.email | String | Email of the payer. | Yes |
payer.document | Number | Document of the payer. | Yes |
order_id | Number | ID of the capture given by the merchant in their system. Think of it as an external ID of the capture. | No |
notification_url | String | Notifications will be sent in every change of status of a payment to the notification_url specified by the merchant. | No |
Examples
{
"amount": 1000,
"currency": "CRC",
"country": "CR",
"payment_method_id": "TU",
"payment_method_flow": "REDIRECT",
"payer": {
"name": "Jane Doe",
"email": "[email protected]",
"document": "123456789",
"address": {
"country": "CR",
"state": "San Jose",
"city": "San Jose",
"zip_code": "8858",
"street": "Av. Principal",
"number": "5940"
}
},
"order_id": "34545sk3483kqw0",
"description": "Tshirt",
"notification_url": "http://merchantsite.com/notification/new",
"callback_url": "http://merchantsite.com/success_page"
}
{
"id": "R-4-99ec33af-6cef-4ce6-9ed0-171e1e225dma",
"amount": 1000,
"currency": "CRC",
"payment_method_id": "TU",
"payment_method_type": "TICKET",
"payment_method_flow": "REDIRECT",
"country": "CR",
"created_date": "2023-06-21T18:48:10.000+0000",
"status": "PENDING",
"status_detail": "The payment is pending.",
"status_code": "100",
"order_id": "34545sk3483kqw0",
"description": "Tshirt",
"notification_url": "http://merchantsite.com/notification/new",
"redirect_url": "https://pay.dlocal.com/gmf-apm/payments-redirect/M-e81e19a4-1de7-4898-ae06-1243905ea1d6"
}
Example ticket

Tucán UI built with the information in the example above.
BN Servicios
BN Servicios is a service channel that allows customers to carry out transactions in real-time, securely, and conveniently, without having to queue at bank offices.
It facilitates payments in cash through the BN Servicio business network which includes convenience stores, supermarkets, hardware stores, pharmacies, and car wash businesses. It is a correspondent of Banco Nacional de Costa Rica one of the largest banks in Costa Rica.
Capabilities
BN Servicios | |
---|---|
Min. amount | 1000 CRC |
Max. expiration time supported | 5 days |
Notification delay | Immediate |
Refunds | Yes |
Flow | REDIRECT |
Request parameters
Property | Type | Description | Mandatory? |
---|---|---|---|
amount | Number | Amount to be charged. | Yes |
currency | String | CRC Transaction currency in ISO 4217. | Yes |
country | String | CR Transaction country in ISO 3166. | Yes |
payment_method_id | String | CX ID of the selected payment method. | Yes |
payment_method_flow | String | REDIRECT | Yes |
payer.name | String | Name of the payer. | Yes |
payer.email | String | Email of the payer. | Yes |
payer.document | Number | Document of the payer. | Yes |
order_id | Number | ID of the capture given by the merchant in their system. Think of it as an external ID of the capture. | No |
notification_url | String | Notifications will be sent in every change of status of a payment to the notification_url specified by the merchant. | No |
Examples
{
"amount": 1000,
"currency": "CRC",
"country": "CR",
"payment_method_id": "CX",
"payment_method_flow": "REDIRECT",
"payer": {
"name": "Jane Doe",
"email": "[email protected]",
"document": "123456789",
"address": {
"country": "CR",
"state": "San Jose",
"city": "San Jose",
"zip_code": "8858",
"street": "Av. Principal",
"number": "5940"
}
},
"order_id": "34545sk3483kqw0",
"description": "Tshirt",
"notification_url": "http://merchantsite.com/notification/new",
"callback_url": "http://merchantsite.com/success_page"
}
{
"id": "R-4-1c438f7b-a5de-49a0-83ba-dfm6bd9260fa",
"amount": 1000,
"currency": "CRC",
"payment_method_id": "CX",
"payment_method_type": "TICKET",
"payment_method_flow": "REDIRECT",
"country": "CR",
"created_date": "2023-06-21T18:47:53.000+0000",
"status": "PENDING",
"status_detail": "The payment is pending.",
"status_code": "100",
"order_id": "34545sk3483kqw0",
"description": "Tshirt",
"notification_url": "http://merchantsite.com/notification/new",
"redirect_url": "https://pay.dlocal.com/gmf-apm/payments-redirect/M-19feec6b-e77a-4d32-a279-23c5d57f549a"
}
Example ticket

BN Servicios UI built with the information in the example above.
PuntoXpress
PuntoXpress is a payment point and cash collector for basic services, mobile recharges, and all kinds of purchases.
Capabilities
PuntoXpress | |
---|---|
Min. amount | 1000 CRC |
Max. expiration time supported | 5 days |
Notification delay | Immediate |
Refunds | Yes |
Flow | REDIRECT |
Request parameters
Property | Type | Description | Mandatory? |
---|---|---|---|
amount | Number | Amount to be charged. | Yes |
currency | String | CRC Transaction currency in ISO 4217. | Yes |
country | String | CR Transaction country in ISO 3166. | Yes |
payment_method_id | String | PU ID of the selected payment method. | Yes |
payment_method_flow | String | REDIRECT | Yes |
payer.name | String | Name of the payer. | Yes |
payer.email | String | Email of the payer. | Yes |
payer.document | Number | Document of the payer. | Yes |
order_id | Number | ID of the capture given by the merchant in their system. Think of it as an external ID of the capture. | No |
notification_url | String | Notifications will be sent in every change of status of a payment to the notification_url specified by the merchant. | No |
Examples
{
"amount": 1000,
"currency": "CRC",
"country": "CR",
"payment_method_id": "PU",
"payment_method_flow": "REDIRECT",
"payer": {
"name": "Jane Doe",
"email": "[email protected]",
"document": "123456789",
"address": {
"country": "CR",
"state": "San Jose",
"city": "San Jose",
"zip_code": "8858",
"street": "Av. Principal",
"number": "5940"
}
},
"order_id": "34545sk3483kqw0",
"description": "Tshirt",
"notification_url": "http://merchantsite.com/notification/new",
"callback_url": "http://merchantsite.com/success_page"
}
{
"id": "R-4-813cc263-fd98-45c7-ba69-2d692sca68fc",
"amount": 1000,
"currency": "CRC",
"payment_method_id": "PU",
"payment_method_type": "TICKET",
"payment_method_flow": "REDIRECT",
"country": "CR",
"created_date": "2023-06-22T18:40:34.000+0000",
"status": "PENDING",
"status_detail": "The payment is pending.",
"status_code": "100",
"order_id": "34545sk3483kqw0",
"description": "Tshirt",
"notification_url": "http://merchantsite.com/notification/new",
"redirect_url": "https://pay.dlocal.com/gmf-apm/payments/M-4188b6ec-4bf8-42c1-af01-3664c348538b"
}
Example ticket

PuntoXpress UI built with the information in the example above.
PayCash
PayCash is a payment system enabled in the main commercial chains and banks in Latin America, which allows customers to receive and process cash payments and transfers immediately.
Capabilities
PayCash | |
---|---|
Min. amount | 1000 CRC |
Max. expiration time supported | 5 days |
Notification delay | Immediate |
Refunds | Yes |
Flow | DIRECT REDIRECT |
Request parameters
Property | Type | Description | Mandatory? |
---|---|---|---|
amount | Number | Amount to be charged. | Yes |
currency | String | CRC Transaction currency in ISO 4217. | Yes |
country | String | CR Transaction country in ISO 3166. | Yes |
payment_method_id | String | CY ID of the selected payment method. | Yes |
payment_method_flow | String | DIRECT or REDIRECT | Yes |
payer.name | String | Name of the payer. | Yes |
payer.email | String | Email of the payer. | Yes |
payer.document | Number | Document of the payer. | Yes |
order_id | Number | ID of the capture given by the merchant in their system. Think of it as an external ID of the capture. | No |
notification_url | String | Notifications will be sent in every change of status of a payment to the notification_url specified by the merchant. | No |
Examples
{
"amount": 1000,
"currency": "CRC",
"country": "CR",
"payment_method_id": "CY",
"payment_method_flow": "DIRECT",
"payer": {
"name": "Jane Doe",
"email": "[email protected]",
"document": "123456789",
"address": {
"country": "CR",
"state": "San Jose",
"city": "San Jose",
"zip_code": "8858",
"street": "Av. Principal",
"number": "5940"
}
},
"order_id": "34545sk3483kqw0",
"description": "Tshirt",
"notification_url": "http://merchantsite.com/notification/new",
"callback_url": "http://merchantsite.com/success_page"
}
{
"id": "D-4-65dd4581-3e61-554r-a5b4-4c930fd28d21",
"amount": 1000,
"currency": "CRC",
"payment_method_id": "CY",
"payment_method_type": "TICKET",
"payment_method_flow": "DIRECT",
"country": "CR",
"bank_transfer": {},
"ticket": {
"type": "CUSTOM",
"reference": 2881686593231689,
"expiration_date": "2023-06-17T23:59:59.000+0000",
"provider_name": "apm-paycash",
"provider_logo": "logo",
"image_url": "https://pay.dlocal.com/gmf-apm/payments/M-567711dd-tt65-4d84-b01a-e31632c21e76",
"amount": 1000,
"currency": "CRC"
},
"created_date": "2023-05-11T22:09:03.000+0000",
"status": "PENDING",
"status_detail": "The payment is pending.",
"status_code": "100",
"order_id": "34545sk3483kqw0",
"notification_url": "http://merchantsite.com/notification/new"
}
Example ticket

PayCash UI built with the information in the example above.
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