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Accept PayPal in Costa Rica with PayRequest.

Accept PayPal payments in Costa Rica and invoice global clients in USD. PayRequest connects Costa Rican PayPal Business accounts that don't work with most modern billing tools.

Local currency
CRC
PayPal settlement currency
USD
Market context
A leading Latin American hub for freelancers, BPO operators, and small SaaS founders — PayPal is the dominant cross-border payment method.

Why most billing platforms can't help

Costa Rica isn't included in PayPal's newer inline checkout. Costa Rican sellers can connect their account, see a success message, and still watch their checkout buttons fail at the buyer step.

How PayRequest accepts PayPal where others won't

Works with any PayPal Business account

Connect your existing PayPal account in two clicks. PayRequest detects your country automatically and uses the right PayPal checkout flow for your region — no manual setup, no integration code.

Standard PayPal checkout your customers already trust

When buyers click 'Pay with PayPal' on your invoice or payment link, they're taken to PayPal's official checkout page. Full PayPal branding, login flow, and saved payment methods — exactly what buyers expect.

Same PayPal fees, same payouts, same dashboard

Funds land in your PayPal Business account exactly as they would on paypal.com. Refunds, disputes, and reporting all live in your familiar PayPal dashboard — nothing changes about how you run your finances.

What this means for your PayPal account

PayRequest uses PayPal's standard checkout flow for Costa Rican accounts. Funds settle in USD in your PayPal Business account; you withdraw to BAC, Banco Nacional, or any PayPal-compatible local bank.

Local payment methods to pair with PayPal

PayPal alone rarely covers a whole market. PayRequest lets you offer local payment options alongside PayPal — buyers pick whichever suits them best.

SINPE MóvilBAC CredomaticTilopay

All of these are available through PayRequest's payment pages. Connect any combination on a single plan — no extra integration work.

Frequently asked questions

Will my buyers see PayPal's branding at checkout?

Yes. Buyers complete payment on PayPal's official checkout page — full PayPal branding, login, and trust badges. After approval they return to your invoice or payment confirmation.

Do I need a different PayPal account?

No. Your existing PayPal Business account works as-is. PayRequest connects through PayPal's official partner connection — the same way any approved billing tool connects.

What does it cost?

PayRequest is €20/month for unlimited invoicing, payment links, and PayPal connections. PayPal's own transaction fees still apply on each payment, exactly as they would on paypal.com.

What about refunds and disputes?

Refunds work from your PayRequest dashboard or your PayPal account — both push the refund through PayPal's standard system. Disputes appear in your PayPal Resolution Center as usual, with no extra steps.

Will conversion rates be lower than inline PayPal buttons?

In our experience, no. Buyers leave your invoice page briefly to approve on PayPal, then return. Most PayPal users prefer the full-page checkout because it shows their wallet balance and saved payment methods.

Start accepting PayPal payments today

Connect PayPal in two minutes. PayRequest handles the country setup automatically — no errors, no support tickets, no lost revenue.