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Costa Rican Banks Introduce Processing Fee Affecting Foreign Card Payments

International visitors using payment cards in Costa Rica are encountering a new six percent processing fee imposed by major domestic banks, adding costs for travelers and highlighting ongoing challenges in regional digital finance modernization.
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