Send money to Colombia from the UK
Send money to Colombia from the UK with Fonmoney: the recipient gets Colombian pesos (COP) directly in their bank account, within a few hours.
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Bank transfers from the UK to Colombia — secure and regulated
With Fonmoney you can transfer money from the UK to Colombia directly to a bank account. The recipient gets Colombian pesos (COP) at the current exchange rate, with no hidden fees.
Pay by credit or debit card (Visa or Mastercard) from anywhere in the UK. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How to send money to Colombia from the UK
From the UK, your transfer to Colombia is completed online in minutes — no branch visits, no forms. You pay in pounds and your family gets Colombian pesos.
- 1Enter the amount — type in how much you want to send in pounds. You'll instantly see how many Colombian pesos (COP) the recipient gets and the exact exchange rate.
- 2Enter the recipient's details — their full name, bank and bank account number in Colombia. Fonmoney works with the major Colombian banks.
- 3Verify your identity — a short step required by UK and European regulation. You'll need your ID document. Only the first time.
- 4Pay by card and confirm — Visa or Mastercard, debit or credit. Secure payment, with confirmation by email.
Why send money to Colombia from the UK with Fonmoney
Thousands of people in the UK trust Fonmoney to send money to Colombia every month.
- ✓ Reaches their bank in Colombia. The recipient gets Colombian pesos (COP) in Bancolombia, Davivienda, Banco de Bogotá, BBVA and more.
- ✓ Clear exchange rate. See the GBP/COP exchange rate and the exact amount the recipient gets before you pay. No hidden costs.
- ✓ Fast. Most transfers from the UK to Colombia arrive the same day or within a few hours.
- ✓ All from home. Manage the transfer online, with no branch visits.
- ✓ Regulated in the UK and the EU. Fonmoney operates under licence from the FCA in the United Kingdom and the Banco de España.
A regulated, secure service
Authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority as a payment services provider.
Payment service also regulated in the European Union.
Your data and payments travel encrypted end to end.
Identity verified for secure transactions.
Everything about sending money from the UK to Colombia
Before your first transfer, here's what's worth knowing so the money arrives fast and without any hiccups.
The pound to Colombian peso exchange rate
You send in pounds and the recipient gets Colombian pesos (COP). With Fonmoney you see the GBP/COP exchange rate and the exact amount they'll receive before you confirm the payment. There's no hidden margin in the rate and no costs that appear at the end: what you see on screen is what arrives.
The account details — what you need
To transfer money from the UK to Colombia you need the recipient's full name, their bank and their bank account number in Colombia. The recipient can find these details in their banking app, on their statement or at their branch. With those details, the money goes straight into their account — there's nothing to collect at a counter.
Banks in Colombia that receive your transfer
Fonmoney works with the major Colombian banks. The recipient can have their account with any of them:
How long a transfer from the UK to Colombia takes
Most transfers arrive the same day or within a few hours; in some cases it can take up to 24 hours. The time depends on the recipient's bank and the time difference — the UK is 5 hours ahead of Colombia (GMT) or 6 hours ahead during British Summer Time. Receiving money from the UK in Colombia needs no extra step from the recipient: the amount is simply credited to their account.
Fees and limits
Fonmoney applies a fixed, transparent fee per transfer, which you see before you pay. The limit per transfer depends on your verification level: after your first sign-up and identity verification (required by regulation), you can send larger amounts.
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Frequently asked questions — sending money from the UK to Colombia
▸ How do I send money from the UK to Colombia with Fonmoney?
With Fonmoney you can send money from the UK to Colombia in four steps: enter the amount, add the recipient's bank details, verify your identity and pay by Visa or Mastercard. The money reaches the bank account in Colombian pesos (COP).
▸ How long does a transfer from the UK to Colombia take?
Most transfers with Fonmoney arrive the same day or within a few hours. In some cases it can take up to 24 hours, depending on the recipient's bank and the time difference.
▸ How much does it cost to send money to Colombia from the UK?
Fonmoney applies a fixed, transparent fee per transfer, which you see before you pay. The GBP/COP exchange rate shown on screen is the one applied — no hidden costs.
▸ How does the recipient get the money in Colombia?
The recipient doesn't need to do anything. The money goes directly into their bank account in Colombia, in Colombian pesos. They just need an active account and to have shared their account number and bank with the sender in the UK.
▸ What details do I need from the recipient?
You need the recipient's full name, their bank account number in Colombia and their bank (Bancolombia, Davivienda, Banco de Bogotá, BBVA and more).
▸ Is it safe to send money to Colombia from the UK?
Yes. Fonmoney is regulated by the UK's FCA and the Banco de España, with encrypted payments and identity verification. Trustpilot 4.3 ★ with 3,942 real reviews.
What our customers say
"I've been sending money to my family in Medellín for two years. The exchange rate is clear and the money arrives the same day."
Patricia L.
United Kingdom · ★★★★★
"Simple process and my mum in Bogotá had the money in her account within a few hours."
Maurice E.
United Kingdom · ★★★★★
"I enter the account, pay by card and I'm done. Fonmoney makes it easy to help my family in Cali."
Rose J.
United Kingdom · ★★★★★
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