Send money to Colombia

Western Union makes sending money to Colombia effortless. No hassle. No stress. No hidden fees1.

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    Convenient ways to send and receive money from France to Colombia

    Choose the way you pay

    With a credit3 or debit card

    Via Apple Pay®

    Using your bank details

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    Send money to Colombia in a few taps with our app

    Save your receiver’s details for next time you send money to Colombia

    Send money to loved ones abroad while on the go

    Track your transfer in real time as it crosses the Atlantic

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    More information on how to send money to Colombia from France

    Send straight to a Visa debit card

    It couldn’t be simpler to get funds to your friends and family when it really matters. Transfer money straight to the bank account connected with their Colombian bank account.

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    Make a money transfer on the go

    Download the free Western Union® app and you can quickly and easily send money to Colombia with a few taps on your phone from anywhere, at any time.

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    Sign up to send money to Colombia today

    Easily track your transfer

    Get a real-time view of your money’s journey across continents and know exactly when it arrives in Colombia with our tracking tool.

    Send Money in Minutes2

    When you send money from France to Colombia with Western Union, your money could reach your loved ones in minutes2.

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    Quick and easy

    Sending money shouldn’t be stressful. Register for your free Western Union profile and your money transfer could be ready to collect in minutes2 with cash pickup.

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    Easy to Re-send

    Our one-tap re-send function allows you to quickly and easily repeat a money transfer to a loved one.

    Send again quickly

    Register for a free Western Union profile and save your receivers’ details to send again quickly.

    Track your transfer

    Track your transfer from the moment you hit send with your unique tracking number (MTCN).

    Get an estimate before you send

    Calculate your money transfer fees2 and exchange rates online before sending money to Turkey.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much money can I send to Colombia?

    You can send up to €5,000 from France to Colombia for cash pickup or up to €6,000 if paying in cash. Sending to a bank account has a maximum limit and paying by bank transfer and send up to €2,200 to a Visa Debit card.

    How do I send money to Colombia?
    1. Register or log in to your free Western Union profile to start the online money transfer.
    2. Select ‘Send now’ and choose Colombia as your destination.
    3. Enter the amount you’d like to send and choose your preferred delivery method. You’ll find estimated delivery times on the right-hand side.
    4. Add your receiver’s full name (as it appears on their ID), address, phone number, email address, and bank details if required.
    5. Enter your payment information.
    6. Wait for your confirmation email as it will contain your unique tracking number (MTCN).
    What do I need to send money to Colombia?

    To send money from France to Colombia online, you’ll need:

    • Your full name and address.
    • A French driving licence, passport, or other form of government-issued ID.
    • Your payment details.
    • The full name and address of your receiver as well as their bank details if you’ve chosen Visa Debit card or Bank account.
    How do I send money to Colombia from a Western Union agent location?
    1. Find your nearest Western Union agent location.
    2. Give a valid government-issued ID or phone number in at the counter, plus the details of your loved one. You may need to provide proof regarding your source of funds with a bank statement, tax return, or payslip.
    3. Pay for your money transfer to Colombia.
    4. Keep track of your money transfer using the tracking number (MTCN) on your receipt.
    How do I estimate the cost to transfer money to Colombia?

    Our price estimator tool tells you everything to know including details of any transfer fees1, the current exchange rate, and estimated delivery times.

    How long does it take to send money to Colombia from France?

    No matter whether you choose to send money for your loved ones to collect from an agent location it will be ready in minutes2 if you pay by cash, credit3 or debit card. However, if you choose to pay for your send with a bank transfer it could take up to 3 business days.

    It can take up to 6 business days to send a bank transfer to a Colombia bank account and up to 3 business days to send to a Visa Debit card.

    Still have questions?

    1 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

    2 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, Agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. For mobile transactions funds will be paid to receiver’s mWallet account provider for credit to account tied to receiver’s mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form for restrictions.

    3 Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.