The process for sending money to Colombia from Canada may be relatively straightforward, but the method that that money may be received can vary. Learn how that your family and associates in Colombia can receive money.
Sending money to Colombia
Send a remittance or support a business by sending money to Colombia from Canada. There are a few different ways to move funds from the Great White North:
- Send online.
It’s easy to send funds online to Colombia by creating an account and logging on to the Western Union site. - Use an app.
The Western Union app makes it easy to transfer money from work, on the go, or anywhere. If you’d instead rather finish your transaction in person, you can start on the app and ask a Western Union agent to help you finish. - In-person.
If you’d prefer to speak to a person, simply find a Western Union agent location and make the transaction in-store. There are over 2,700 locations in Canada.
Receiving money in Colombia
There are two primary ways that funds can be received in Colombia:
- Physical cash.
If your intended recipient prefers to have cash in-hand, they’ll need to locate one of over 3,500 Western Union agent locations across Colombia. - Bank deposit.
Some recipients might prefer to money deposited directly into their bank accounts. The process for receiving money this way in Colombia is still incredibly straightforward, since most of the work is done by the sender.
Receiving cash
Some people prefer to deal in cash. It’s tangible. You can’t spend more than you’re physically holding in your hand, and it makes some transactions easier, especially if there’s negotiation involved.
To receive physical cash in Colombia, your recipient will need to go to a Western Union agent location and prove their identity and that money is being sent to them. They’ll need to provide details about the transaction:
- Who is sending the money
- How much money is being sent
- What country is the money coming from
- What is the transaction number, or MTCN
They’ll also need to provide appropriate documentation to prove their identity. Acceptable documents in Columbia include:
- Valid international passport
- Government-issues national ID
- Refugee ID
- Residence ID
- Diplomatic ID
Once these steps have been completed, they can receive cash immediately.
Receiving a bank deposit
Having funds deposited directly into a bank account may be an easier solution for some people. And for the recipient, there’s no confirming their identity or making a trip. They will need to provide the sender with a few details to ensure that the transaction goes through smoothly:
- Full legal name
- Account details for your bank account
- Colombian National ID number
- The purpose of the fund transfer, or remittance
- Your home address and phone number
If you’re sending money to someone, you’ll want to confirm these details before making the transaction so that the funds end up in their intended destination.
Transferring money to Colombia from Canada
With so many Colombian nationals moving to Canada and being admitted as permanent residents, they may be looking to support their families from afar, thanks to the strength of the Canadian Dollar.
Being able to provide for loved ones is an incredibly rewarding experience for those who send the money and can make a huge difference in the quality of life for the recipients. These transferred funds can go towards groceries, housing, education, and basic needs.
Thankfully, Western Union makes it easy to send money from Canada to Colombia. Transactions are convenient, trackable, and secure, whether you’re using our website, visiting a physical location, or sending money with the Western Union mobile app.
