Colombia Money

Currency

Colombian Peso (COP; symbol Col$) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of Col$50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000. Coins are in denominations of Col$500, 200, 100, 50 and 20.

Currency Exchange

Currency should be exchanged at hotels, banks and bureaux de change only, though most places charge commission. Travellers are advised against changing money on the street. The US Dollar is the easiest currency to exchange.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted, American Express and Diners Club less so. There are ATMs throughout the main cities; some will allow cash withdrawals using Visa, MasterCard or Cirrus.

Traveller's Cheques

The most commonly accepted traveller's cheques are those issued by American Express and Citicorp. Traveller's cheques can be exchanged at banks, hotels or bureaux de change. They are generally not accepted as a form of payment, other than at major hotels.

Currency Restrictions

Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0900-1500. On the last business day of every month, banks close at 1200.

Exchange Rate Indicators

1.00 GBP = 3249.58 COP
1.00 USD = 1964.92 COP
1.00 EUR = 2941.31 COP
Currency conversion rates as of 25 November 2009
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