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Send Money to Colombia

Enjoy reliable and quick money transfers to bank accounts and wallets in Colombia. Send AUD to COP with ease!
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Fast and reliable online money transfers at special prices Reliable service since 1851 Our encryption and fraud prevention efforts help protect your money transfers to Colombia

Convenient ways to send and receive money

Use our app to send money to Colombia

Transfer money to Colombia from Australia 24/7, whether you’re out shopping or on your lunch break.

Support family back home with quick repeat payments and real-time transfer tracking

Set custom exchange rate alerts so you can send AUD to COP at the perfect time

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Choose the way you pay

Using your bank details

Cash at an agent location

With a credit2 or debit card

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More information on how to send money to Colombia from Australia

Estimate costs ahead of time

Check how much it may cost you to transfer money. Our price estimator shows you the current AUD to COP exchange rate.

 

Paying through our app

You can send money to bank accounts in Colombia for free on your first transfer. All you need to do is register online and verify your Western Union® profile.

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Ensure you have the recipient’s details

Get your recipient’s information before sending money. This includes their bank branch name, account number, and full address. Bank transfer times can be anywhere from minutes up to one banking day.

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Reasons to choose Western Union®

Choose how you send money

Pick the way that’s most helpful to you and your loved ones. Make an online money transfer to Colombia, send with our app or pay at an agent location.

International reach

We don’t just serve Colombia – you can transfer money to more than 200 other countries and territories1 from Australia.

Peace of mind

Encryption and fraud prevention are a big focus of ours, helping protect your money transfers.

Sign up to send money to Colombia today

Registering is quick and easy

It’s straightforward to transfer money from Australia to Colombia – just register for a free profile to get started.

 

Payments to suit you

Confirm your money transfer using a bank account, credit2 or debit card, or cash.

Follow your money

Simply use our app or website to track your money transfer over to Australia.

Convenient agent locations

Our vast network of agent locations allow your receiver to pick up cash close to home.

Frequently asked questions about sending money to Colombia from Australia.

How do I estimate the cost to make a ‘large amount’ money transfer to Colombia?

You can use our price estimator tool to work out the cost of sending a large or small amount of money to Colombia. This provides information on things like transfer fees3.

How do I send money online to Colombia?

To make an online money transfer to Colombia, just follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Western Union® profile or register and verify one for free. Begin your money transfer to Colombia by clicking ‘Send now’.
  2. Type in ‘Colombia’ as the destination and how much you wish to send. You’ll be able to view typical transfer times as you make your selections.
  3. Click on ‘Bank account’. You’ll then have the choice of selecting an existing receiver or entering bank account details for a new one.
  4. Pay for your money transfer by credit2 or debit card.
  5. Look out for a confirmation email containing a tracking number (MTCN). This can then be shared with your receiver in Colombia to help track the money.

What do I need to send money online to Colombia?

You’ll need a passport or a valid government-issued ID to register online with Western Union®. When sending money to Colombia, your receiver’s account number, and the purpose of the transfer are required. We might also ask for additional information about your source of funds and occupation, depending on the amount of money you would like to send, when making a ‘large amount’ money transfer.

How do I send money to Colombia from a Western Union® agent location?

To transfer money to Colombia from an Australia agent location, simply:

  1. Search for an agent location close to your home.
  2. Take a valid government-issued ID or phone number to the counter. You’ll also need to show your receiver’s bank and account details.
  3. Use cash or a bank-issued debit card to pay for your remit to Colombia.
  4. Read the tracking number (MTCN) on your receipt, which can be shared with your receiver to follow their money.

How do I send money from Australia to Colombia?

You’ll have a wealth of choices when researching how to send money to Colombia. Whether supporting relatives in your hometown or transferring funds as a gift, the main options to send money are:

  • Online. Just  register for a profile to get started.

  • Via our app. Another quick and easy way to move money.

1 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. See the transfer form for restrictions.

2 If you’re using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. To avoid these fees or for reduced fees, use a debit card or check other payment methods.

3 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.