Kate

Bill, If you have nothing better to do than challenge and make fun of people, I would rather you not respond to my posts. I know this is your hobby, trying to make yourself feel better by putting other people down. I've watched your posts. Maybe ... Read More

Regina, Not all expats are as rude and mean as Bill. I can't help you you, but I wanted you to know that you will get help here, on this forum, so don't stop asking questions because of a bitter little man. Kate Read More

Hi, The reason I picked Scotiabank (and I`m checking out HSBC as well) is for my own piece of mind. If something does happen in CR (paranoid)like a coup or something, I want the offshore bank so that my money is safe. I`m leary of the CR banks only ... Read More

hola, Using your an atm card seems to be hit and miss at point of purchase as the system is too slow and times out and is rejected, even at Walmart haha.. however, at bank atms there is no problem, and you have a choices of USD or Colones. Hope ... Read More

Hola, I went to Scotiabank in San Hose and here is the info you need. This is verbatim from a printout of the rules. As I walk around, I'll stop at other banks, and get info from them as well and post it. Hope this helps. Requirements ... Read More

Sorry, forgot to tell you he is in San Jose. Read More

He's awesome so far. I even asked if he wanted me to wire him some money to retain him just to see what would happen. He refused the money and advised me not to wire transfer money unless you actually know the person you're dealing with. Too bad ... Read More

I needed a Costa Rican Lawyer, however I was contacted by one immediately after I posted and my Residency application is already being worked on by Rafael Valverde outlierexpat@gmail.com Read More

Thanks Bill, I'm starting to realize that I probably will have to take a trip down for a couple of months to get things sorted out, come back and then move permanently. kate Read More