Patrick Limcaco

Patrick is a Bangkok-based copywriter and editor. After working at Thomson Reuters for 7 years, he decided to move from Manila to Bangkok. He has been adoring the efficiency of the train system in Thailand's capital ever since. He wrote for medical tourism and luxury travel companies as well as for an online music magazine where he gushes over Britney Spears. Patrick is currently writing a novella set in heaven. Find him on patsession.com and on Twitter @limcaco_.

How to Open a Bank Account in Costa Rica as Expats

October 27, 2026June 9, 2026 by Patrick Limcaco

Opening a bank account in Costa Rica as an expat is possible but involves strict identity and income verification. Government banks are most accessible for non-residents; private banks offer faster service and English-speaking staff.