Cash usage
Card and cash acceptance varies across Colombia; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
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Colombia Currency Guide
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Currency overview
Colombian Peso in Colombia
Monetary framework
Colombia uses the Colombian peso as its official currency.
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COP0.000313 USD1 COP = 0.0003125948 USD
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COP at a glance
CurrencyColombian Peso
ISO codeCOP
Symbol$
Minor unitCentavo
Decimal places2
Central bankBanco de la República
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Colombia
Official use
Colombia uses the Colombian peso as its official currency.
Payment environment
Card and cash acceptance varies across Colombia; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
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FAQ
Colombia currency questions
Which currency is used in Colombia?
Colombia uses the Colombian peso as its official currency.
Does Colombia have multiple official currencies?
Colombia has one official currency: the Colombian peso (COP).
How can I compare the Colombian peso?
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