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Colombia Currency

The Colombian peso is the official currency of Colombia.

Official currency
Colombian Peso (COP)
RegionAmericas
Central bankBanco de la República

Country money overview

Currency arrangements

Official currencyColombian Peso (COP, $)
Central bankBanco de la República
Currency arrangementColombia uses COP as official currency.

Paying in Colombia

Cash, cards and local payments

Cash use

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.

Travel money guidance

Planning a conversion

Before travel

Compare card, ATM and cash-exchange costs in COP, including any disclosed spread, fixed fee and foreign-transaction charge.

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Related currencies

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Colombia currency questions

Which currency is used in Colombia?

The Colombian peso is the official currency of Colombia.

Does Colombia have multiple official currencies?

Colombia has one official currency: the Colombian peso (COP).

How can I compare the Colombian peso?

Use the conversion links on this page to compare Colombia's official currency with other major currencies.