How to deposit money to a bank account in Colombia

Did you know you can deposit money directly to a bank account in Colombia from a Western Union agent location? Sending directly to a bank account in person from a Western Union^® agent location in the United States is one of the best ways for loved ones to receive their money in Colombia. Send money directly to major banks in Colombia, including Bancolombia and Davivienda.

We’re here to help provide you with the information needed to easily deposit money directly to a bank account right from where you are.

 

Send money directly to bank accounts in Colombia in a few simple steps:

1. Check out the list of some of the major banks you can transfer to Colombia.

 

List of major banks in Colombia.  

Banks in Colombia

Giros y Finanzas

Bancolombia

Banco de Occidente

Banco Davivienda

Banco Colpatria Multibanca Colpatria

BBVA

 

2. Before you head to a nearby agent location, be prepared with your receiver’s banking information.

Receiver information needed to transfer money to a bank account:

1. State issued ID number
2. Name (first name/paternal name) – exactly the way it appears on your receiver’s state issued ID.
3. Address (Including departamento and city)
4. Mobile number (Country code + number)
5. Bank name
6. Account type (checking account, saving account, etc.)
7. Account number
   •  Account numbers in Colombia can be 9 to 16 characters long. Double-check with your receiver to make sure you have the correct one.

Note: Make sure that the details being provided are accurate to avoid delays.

 

3. Plan ahead! Check local banking hours to make sure your money gets deposited at the time you want it to be.

How fast will the money get deposited into my receiver’s bank account?

When sending money to a bank account in Colombia, the deposit can take anywhere from same banking day to next day deposit.

Keep in mind that other local banks may have deposit cut-off times during the week or could be closed over the weekends and holidays. These are factors that may delay funds being deposited into your receiver’s bank account.

What currency will the money be deposited in?

Colombian peso

 

4. Visit a nearby agent location nearby!

Easily send a money transfer to your recipient’s bank account from one of over 57,000¹ Western Union^® agent locations in the U.S. Western Union deposits money transfers directly into the receiver’s bank account. Start sending money to a bank account today!

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^{1 Agent location count from Q4 2021.}