Who can I send Colombian peso (COP) to?

You can send Colombian peso (COP) to personal Bancolombia bank accounts in Colombia.

What information do I need about my recipient?

You’ll need their: full name phone number email 11 digit Bancolombia local account number and account type (either current or savings) address ID document type and ID document number

How much can I send to Colombia?

You can send up to 2,900 US dollar (USD) (equivalent in Colombian peso (COP)) per transfer. The amount you can send per calendar month/year varies depending on multiple factors. We’ll let you know the maximum amount you can send when you set up your transfer.

Are there any restrictions?

You can’t send money that's in your account to Colombian peso (COP). Instead, you must pay for your transfer from an external bank account. From business accounts, you can’t send Colombian peso (COP) if your business falls under these categories: Gambling, betting, and online gaming Adult content Firearms, weapons, and military goods and services Fine jewellery and watches Fashion jewellery Precious stones, diamonds, and metals Retail or wholesale, Financial consulting, accounting, taxation, auditing, or other financial services Investment Holding company Money service Cryptocurrency financial services Insurance Crowdfunding

How long does a money transfer to Colombia take?

Once Wise receives and converts your money, it usually arrives instantly in your recipient’s bank account. We’ll always give you an estimate for how long your transfer will take when you set it up. Learn more about how long transfers take

What is Abono Automático and how does it work?

Abono Automático is a free feature that Bancolombia offers to people who want to receive money from abroad. Your recipient must have Abono Automático turned on to receive money. If you try to send Colombian peso (COP) to a bank account without it, you’ll get an error message. This is how your recipient can turn on Abono Automático: Open internet banking Go to the international transfers section Choose an account and reason for receiving money. Once they’ve done that, it takes 24 hours until they’ll be able to receive money. Learn more about Abono Automático

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Send money to Colombia

Save on your online money transfer to Colombia from China. Transfer United States dollar to Colombian peso quickly, safely and join over 14.8 million people using Wise.

Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for your international transfer

Open an account

You send

Recipient gets exactly

Arrives

Today - in seconds

Total fees

Included in USD amount

You could save up to 0.22 USD

How to send money to Colombia from China

Enter amount to send in USD.

Pay in USD with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.

Choose recipient in Colombia.

Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.

Send USD, receive COP.

The recipient gets money in COP directly from Wise’s local bank account.

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Best ways to send money to Colombia with WISE

The best way to send United States dollar to Colombian peso is by using money that's in your Wise account. It's cheapest and usually arrives in seconds. Bank transfers are also cheap, but can be slower.

Wise account
Wise account
If you have a Wise multi-currency account, you can use money in your account to fund your transfer. It’s cheap and fast — just set up your money transfer as you normally would, and choose a Wise account transfer when paying.
Direct Debit
Direct Debit
Direct Debit is a convenient option that lets us take money from your account once you have authorised the payment on our site. It takes a little more time for your money to reach Wise, and it can be more expensive than a bank transfer.
Bank Transfer
Bank Transfer
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
Debit Card
Debit Card
Paying for your transfer with a debit card is easy and fast. It’s also usually cheaper than credit card, as credit cards are more expensive to process. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a debit card.
Credit card
Credit card
Paying for your transfer with a credit card is easy and fast. Wise accepts Visa, Mastercard and some Maestro cards. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a credit card.
Apple Pay
Apple Pay
If you’ve enabled Apple Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Apple Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
Google Pay
Google Pay
If you’ve enabled Google Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Google Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.

Cheapest way to send money to Colombia from China

The cheapest way to send USD to Colombia is by using money that's in your Wise account and costs 29.19 USD. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.

USD

COP

Sending USD	Transfer cost
Wise account	29.19 USD

Direct debit	31.33 USD

Bank transfer	35.14 USD

Debit card	78.83 USD

Credit card	104 USD

Apple Pay	117.94 USD

Google Pay	117.94 USD

Fastest way to send money to Colombia from China

Sending money with Wise is super fast: 74% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, and 95% in less than a day. How long it takes depends on how you pay.

USD

COP

Sending USD	Should arrive
Wise account	in seconds

Direct debit	in seconds

Bank transfer	by Monday

Debit card	in 30 minutes

Credit card	in 30 minutes

Apple Pay	in 30 minutes

Google Pay	in 30 minutes