Where can I send money in Colombia with Félix?
With Félix, you can send money from the United States to Colombia via WhatsApp in four ways: to a Bre-B key, a bank account, a digital wallet, or for cash pickup. You choose the delivery method in the chat, depending on how your family prefers to receive the money.
What are the ways to receive money in Colombia with Félix?
Each delivery method requires different information about your beneficiary. Before sending, ask your family how they prefer to receive the money and request these details:
| Delivery method | Where the money arrives | Information you need |
|---|---|---|
| Bre-B key | To the bank account or digital wallet associated with the Bre-B key | Bre-B key, name, city, and ID number of the beneficiary (sometimes Félix retrieves this when validating the Bre-B key) |
| Bank account | To a savings or checking account | Full name, type and number of ID (national ID, foreigner ID, or passport), bank, account type, and account number |
| Digital wallet | To a Nequi or Daviplata account | Full name and digital wallet account number |
| Cash pickup | At a pickup location in Colombia | Full name of the beneficiary |
Depending on the delivery method, Félix may ask for other details about your beneficiary in the chat.
With Félix, you can send money from the United States to Colombia via WhatsApp in four ways: to a Bre-B key, a bank account, a digital wallet, or for cash pickup. With a Bre-B key, bank account, or digital wallet, the money goes directly into the account; only cash pickup requires your beneficiary to go to a pickup location.
How does sending money to Colombia with a Bre-B key work?
Bre-B is the payment system of the Central Bank of Colombia (Banco de la República). A Bre-B key is a simple piece of information that your family registers with their bank or digital wallet: their mobile number, national ID, email address, or an alphanumeric code. If this is your first time hearing about Bre-B, start by learning what Bre-B is and what a Bre-B key is.
To send money, choose Bre-B as the delivery method in your WhatsApp chat and enter the Bre-B key, the beneficiary's name, and their city. Félix validates the Bre-B key before you proceed. If Félix cannot validate the Bre-B key, you can choose another delivery method, such as a bank account, digital wallet, or cash pickup. We explain each step in how to send money to Colombia with a Bre-B key using Félix.
A transfer to Colombia using a Bre-B key via Félix arrives in minutes to the bank account or digital wallet linked to that Bre-B key. The Bre-B key replaces the bank name, account type, and account number, but Félix still requires your beneficiary's name, city, and ID number.
What information do you need to send money to a bank account in Colombia?
For a bank account deposit in Colombia, Félix asks for your beneficiary's full name, the type and number of their identity document (national ID, foreign resident ID, or passport), their bank, the account type (savings or checking), and the account number. Copy this information exactly as your family member provides it, as a single wrong digit can delay the transfer.
Your family member can find these details in their banking app or on their bank statement. If you have questions about your beneficiary's bank, type "talk to an agent" in your WhatsApp chat with Félix before sending.
Bank account deposits in Colombia via Félix arrive in minutes in most cases. Your family member does not need to claim or accept the money: it goes directly into their bank account.
Check the delivery times for each method at how long it takes for money to arrive.
Can you send money to Nequi or Daviplata from the United States?
Yes. With Félix, you can send money to a digital wallet in Colombia: Nequi or Daviplata. In your WhatsApp chat, choose digital wallet as the delivery method, select your family member's wallet, and enter the account number for that wallet.
With Félix, a transfer to Nequi or Daviplata is deposited directly into your beneficiary's digital wallet in Colombia. Your family member does not need to claim or accept the money.
Is it possible to send money to Colombia for cash pickup?
Yes. If your family does not have a bank account or digital wallet, they can pick up the cash at a pickup location in Colombia. To collect it, your beneficiary must present an official identity document and the transfer reference number. Available pickup locations may change; to confirm where your family member can pick up the money, type "talk to an agent" in your WhatsApp chat with Félix.
If you also want to pay for your transfer in cash from the United States, look for stores near you to pay in cash. Learn about all payment methods at Félix payment methods.
With Félix, the money you send to Colombia for cash pickup is available in minutes in most cases. Unlike bank account or digital wallet deposits, your beneficiary must go to a pickup location to collect it with an official identity document and the transfer reference number.
How much does it cost to send money to Colombia with Félix?
The fee depends on the delivery method:
| Delivery method | Félix fee |
|---|---|
| Bank account | $2.99 USD |
| Cash pickup | $4.98 USD |
For transfers using a Bre-B key or to a digital wallet, check the fee, exchange rate, and total amount in the summary before confirming. See rates for all countries at how much Félix charges in fees and check the current exchange rate for the Colombian peso at the dollar today in Colombia.
Sending money to a bank account in Colombia with Félix costs a $2.99 USD fee, and cash pickup costs $4.98 USD. Before confirming any transfer, Félix shows you a summary with the fee, exchange rate, and the total you are paying.
To get started, learn more about sending money to Colombia with Félix.
