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Historic
Banco
de
Costa
Rica
Thrives
In
Modern
Age
Since
Banco
de
Costa
Rica’s
(BCR)
inception
in
the
19th
century
the
bank’s
sole
focus
has
been
to
strengthen
the
country’s
economy
through
smart
business
and
investment
In
1877
the
BCR
was
created
with
the
sole
purpose
of
creating
business
through
good
banking.
Its
founders
wanted
to
achieve
success
through
good
service,
guided
by
the
values
of
integrity,
commitment
and
solidarity.
It
has
succeeded,
and
today
Banco
de
Costa
Rica
is
no
different:
a
financial
conglomerate
engaged
in
commercial
banking,
mutual
funds,
stocks
and
securities
brokerage,
insurance
brokerage
and
pension
funds,
among
others.
Since
its
creation,
BCR
has
boosted
the
national
economy
by
providing
credit
for
an
array
of
sectors,
notably
those
working
in
production,
exports
and
the
development
of
public
and
private
infrastructure.
In
parallel,
the
bank
has
provided
loans
to
small
and
medium
businesses,
while
without
any
outside
help,
has
supported
cultural,
educational,
sports
and
health
initiatives,
which
has
greatly
contributed
to
improving
the
quality
of
life
of
the
Costa
Rican
population.
Since
its
foundation,
BCR
has
dedicated
itself
to
the
development
of
infrastructure,
considering
it a
basic
and
urgent
requirement
for
the
development
of
any
country.
With
vision
and
tenacity,
BCR
accepted
the
challenge
of
financing
projects
requiring
significant
financial
resources
and
an
enormous
capacity
for
institutional
management.
Throughout
its
history,
BCR
has
promoted
the
economic
and
social
development
of
Costa
Rica
by
financing
power
plants,
pipelines,
roads,
schools
and
hospitals.
Despite
the
current
economic
climate,
Banco
de
Costa
Rica
remains
committed
to
the
country’s
development
in
the
areas
of
telecommunications,
power
generation,
construction
and
other
large
scale
projects
necessary
to
keep
Costa
Rica
at a
level
for
global
competitiveness.
In
addition,
BCR
supports
governmental
efforts
to
simplify
public
matters.
This
support
exists
in
many
forms,
notably
using
its
offices
and
technology
platform
for
the
issuance
of
registration
certificates,
driving
licenses
and
renewal
of
passports
which
helps
the
government
establish
a
maturity
in
online
services.
BCR
contributes
to
the
high
level
of
banking
penetration
of
the
Costa
Rican
public,
boasting
the
largest
nationwide
coverage.
BCR
currently
has
a
presence
in
83
percent
of
the
country’s
districts
via
its
246
branches
(48
in
companies,
22
in
business
centres,
160
in
offices
and
16
quicktellers).
Similarly,
its
customers
have
access
to
various
electronic
modes
of
banking
–
such
as
online
banking
–
through
its
innovative
website,
telephone
banking
and
1,658
ATMs
distributed
all
across
the
country
(484
of
its
own
units
and
the
remainder
from
alliances).
Electronic
banking
usage
has
shown
a
positive
evolution,
where
electronic
transactions
has
grown
to
form
80
percent
of
all
of
those
made
in
the
Costa
Rican
domain.
BCR’s
commitment
to
excellence
is
evident
when
it
uses
its
vast
expertise
to
develop
the
services
and
products
that
meet
the
needs
of
their
customers
and,
in
turn,
generates
satisfactory
returns
to
maintain
its
strength,
reliability
and
contribution
to
sustainable
development
in
Costa
Rica.
Today,
135
years
after
its
formation,
Banco
de
Costa
Rica
stands
firm
on
its
commitment
to
promote
social
development,
competitiveness
and
the
sustainability
of
Costa
Rica;
offering
its
customers
an
excellent
public
financial
conglomerate
and
financial
service
innovator.
The
recognition
received
from
World
Finance
is
an
acknowledgement
which
coincides
with
the
celebration
of
the
bank’s
135th
anniversary.
It
is a
reflection
on
the
bank’s
exemplary
conduct
as
regards
administrative
and
financial
management,
as
well
as
its
outstanding
customer
services,
and
the
significant
and
positive
impact
it
has
had
on
the
country’s
economic
activity.
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