Costa Rica
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Welcome to 8B — a trusted cross-border payment provider combining global-grade technology with deep local market access.
If you’re expanding into the region — across e-commerce, travel, gaming, digital services, or platforms — 8B makes it easy to accept local payments, send payouts with confidence, and manage all financial flows through a single, unified solution.
Built for Today’s Most Dynamic Sectors
Extend your reach with a comprehensive set of local wallets, bank rails and alternative payment methods preferred by consumers.
Payments & Payouts
Manage everything - customer payments, partner payouts, contractor disbursements - through one unified platform.
Cross-Border Business Payments
Retail & E-commerce, Gaming & Travel Payments, PSPs
Deliver a fast, frictionless checkout experience optimized for high-volume online transactions.
Settle globally and pay out locally with full transparency, strong compliance and efficient routing across payment ecosystem.
Entering a new market doesn’t need to be complicated. 8B gives you secure infrastructure, intuitive tools and the complete suite of Local Payment Methods your customers trust — no credit cards required.
Give shoppers the payment options they use every day:
Extend your reach
As of 2024, Banco Nacional de Costa Rica (BNCR) serves approximately 2.1 million customers in a country with a population of about 5.1 million. This makes it the largest bank in Costa Rica, providing a wide range of financial services, including support for international remittances and cross-border payments.
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Reasons for Popularity
Regional Connectivity: Banco Nacional de Costa Rica enables seamless transactions across Latin America, effectively linking financial systems between Costa Rica and Colombia. This connectivity is vital for e-commerce businesses that rely on efficient payment solutions to reach customers across borders, especially in a region where remittances are significant
Support for International Transactions: The bank's ability to facilitate international remittances makes it an essential partner for families and businesses involved in cross-border e-commerce. With Costa Rica receiving substantial remittances—averaging $113.65 million annually since 1999—this payment method is critical for supporting consumers who purchase goods and services online from abroad
Established Trust: As one of Costa Rica’s largest banks, Banco Nacional provides secure and efficient payment services that are essential for fostering confidence among e-commerce participants. Its reputation as a trusted financial institution encourages users to engage in cross-border transactions, knowing their payments are handled securely
Built for Developers
Modern APIs, clean documentation and rapid integration.
Built for Finance Teams
Automated reconciliation, transparent reporting and streamlined settlements.
Built for Customers
Trusted local payment methods, smooth checkout journeys and fewer abandoned carts.
