Paying Bills

In Costa Rica, you rarely receive bills in the mail. Instead, motorcycle messengers will drop them off in your mailbox or slip them between the slats of your front gate. Most paper bills arrive at different times of the month. Always keep track of due dates, as grace periods are short for utilities and getting your water, electricity or phone turned back on can take weeks. Keep in mind that personal checks are seldom used for bill payment, as the mail system can be slow. Tip: Instead of waiting for a paper bill to arrive, take your account number and pay the bill around the time it was due the previous month. This ensures you won’t miss a payment due to delayed delivery. 

Last updated: Oct 26, 2023