Send money to Colombia

1. To send money to Colombia from Canada, start by logging in or registering for a free profile. Click ‘Send now’.
2. Enter ‘Colombia’ as your destination and how much money you’d like to send. At this point, you’ll be able to see your Canada-Colombia transfer times.
3. Choose ‘Bank account’ and enter your receiver’s details. Alternatively, you can select an account you’ve already used.
4. Pay by credit³/debit card or bank transfer, review and confirm.
5. Your money will then be on its way to Colombia. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing a unique tracking number (MTCN). Keep this safe – but share it with your receiver so they can collect their funds.

1. Start by downloading the Western Union app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or logging in with Touch ID or other credentials.
2. You’ll need to register with your email address and verify your profile with a driver’s license, government-issued ID or passport, if you haven’t done so already.
3. Next, start your transfer. Choose ‘Colombia’ as your destination country and enter how much you’d like to send. Choose a payout method – selecting bank account, cash pickup or mobile wallet. Enter your receiver’s details to continue.
4. Pay for your money transfer to Colombia by credit³/debit card or bank transfer.
5. Get your receipt and tracking number (MTCN). Use this to keep track of your transfer and get notified when it arrives. Share it with your receiver so they can collect their funds.

1. To start transferring money to Colombia in-person, head to your nearest agent location.
2. Go to the counter and present your driver’s license, passport or government-issued ID.
3. Provide your receiver’s bank details and address in Colombia.
4. Pay by card or bank transfer.
5. Take your tracking number (MTCN) and share it with your receiver.

The cost of sending money from Canada to Colombia is completely dynamic and depends on several key transaction factors:

• Amount sent: Transfer fees may fluctuate depending on the total amount of CAD you are sending.
• Payment method: Fees vary depending on whether you fund your transfer online via credit card, debit card, or direct bank transfer.
• Delivery method: Payout channels—including direct bank deposits, physical cash pickup, or mobile wallet transfers—each carry different processing costs.
• Exchange rates: The live CAD to COP exchange rate dictates exactly how many Colombian pesos your recipient will collect.

Western Union believes in total transparency. We display all applicable transfer fees and real-time exchange rates upfront so you can review the exact final payout before confirming.

Want to calculate your transaction costs ahead of time? Use our online Price Estimator to get an instant, real-time breakdown of your total transfer costs.

The maximum amount you can send depends on your payment method and delivery option. For example, cash transfers for pickup may allow higher limits, while bank account and mobile wallet transfers could have lower limits depending on your verification status. Western Union will display the maximum send limit for your transfer before you confirm, helping you plan your transfer with confidence.