🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Spend your crypto in Costa Rica

Pay your bills, top up phones and buy gift cards straight from your crypto, and hold or swap 24,000+ assets across 20+ blockchains. One self-custodial wallet, and a crypto super app that works in Costa Rica and 190+ countries.

Free · about 2 minutes to set up · no bank account needed

Self-custodial 24,000+ assets 20+ blockchains Pay in CRC
Zypto app and Visa cards
BillsPay your Costa Rican bills
20+Blockchains supported
190+Countries supported
100+Assets you can pay with
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What do you want to do with your crypto in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is one of Central America's most digitally connected countries, with widespread smartphone use and a tourism economy that keeps money moving across borders every day. Many families also rely on support sent home by relatives working abroad, so fast, low-cost ways to move value matter here. Crypto interest has grown steadily among younger Ticos and small business owners, who are comfortable managing money from a phone. With Zypto, people in Costa Rica can hold and grow their crypto in a self-custody wallet, pay everyday bills, top up local mobile lines, and buy gift cards, then put that value to work for real-world spending without depending on a single traditional provider.

Tap what you came for and we'll take you straight there. Every one of these runs from the free Zypto app, so wherever you start, you're one download away.

Up and running fast

From download to spending in three steps

No bank account, no waiting. Set up your self-custodial wallet and start using your crypto in Costa Rica the same day.

1

Download Zypto

Get the free app on iOS or Android and create your self-custodial wallet in minutes.

2

Add crypto

Buy with a card or Apple Pay, or receive crypto you already hold. 24,000+ assets supported.

3

Spend in Costa Rica

Pay bills, and more, all settled locally.

Paying Costa Rican bills with crypto
Pay bills

Pay your bills with crypto

Pay utilities, phone and other supported Costa Rican bills straight from your crypto balance. You confirm in the app and the biller is settled in colones, no bank account needed in the middle.

Ready to put your crypto to work in Costa Rica? Get the app, free
More everyday uses

Cash, airtime and gifting covered

Mobile top-ups

Top up any major Costa Rican carrier in seconds, straight from your crypto, for yourself or someone else.

Top up a phone

Gift cards

Buy gift cards with crypto for popular brands, or send value to friends and family abroad in a tap.

Browse gift cards

One wallet · 20+ blockchains · 24,000+ assets

Cryptocurrencies accepted as payment in Zypto App

Much more than a wallet

A crypto super app, not just a wallet

Spending is only half the story. Zypto is a self-custodial home for your whole crypto life: own it, move it, protect it, use it. Easy enough for your first wallet, powerful enough for everything after.

The Zypto app
24,000+

Assets, 20+ blockchains

Hold, send and receive across 20+ chains in one wallet. Your keys never leave your device.

1M+

Crosschain routes

Swap between assets and across chains without leaving the app.

130+

Ways to buy

Buy crypto with a card or Apple Pay, with 100+ local currency display options.

Rewards

Earn as you go

Earn rewards when you load, spend or refer friends to Zypto.

Self-custody by design

Your crypto stays yours

Zypto is self-custodial. You hold your own keys, so only you can move or spend your crypto, and Zypto never takes custody of your funds. Zypto SP ZOO operates under VASP licence RDWW-874.

Self-custodial You hold your keys Zypto never holds your funds VASP licence RDWW-874

Zypto tries to keep all information on this website up to date, but we cannot guarantee that nothing has changed since the last update. Product and feature availability varies by region and can change. If in doubt, please consult our customer support team.

Spending crypto in Costa Rica, answered

Can I pay bills with crypto in Costa Rica?

Yes. You can pay supported Costa Rican bills from your crypto balance in the Zypto app, with the biller settled in colones.

How do I get started using crypto in Costa Rica?

Download the Zypto app, create your self-custody wallet, and either buy crypto in the app or move in assets you already hold. Once your wallet has a balance, you can pay bills, top up a phone, or buy gift cards straight away.

Can I top up a local mobile line like Kolbi, Claro, or Tigo?

Yes. You can use your crypto to buy mobile top-ups for the main Costa Rican carriers from inside the app. It is a quick way to keep your own line active or to help a family member stay connected.

Do I need a bank account to use Zypto in Costa Rica?

No. Zypto works directly from your self-custody wallet, so you do not need a traditional bank account to hold crypto, pay bills, or buy gift cards and top-ups. Everything runs from the app on your phone.

Which crypto can I use in Costa Rica?

Bitcoin, stablecoins like USDC and USDT, and 100+ assets held in the Zypto wallet. If you need a different asset, you can swap in-app first.

Is Zypto self-custodial?

Yes. You hold your own keys and Zypto never takes custody of your funds. That also means you are responsible for your recovery phrase: if you lose it, Zypto cannot restore access to your wallet.

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