How to send money to Colombia from Poland with the best PLN-COP rate

A comparison of providers offering services between Poland and Colombia, based on your specific transfer amount is the best way to send money with the confidence you’re getting the best price.

For sending PLN to Colombia, we found that:

• Wise is our recommended company for sending money to Colombia from PLN. Sending 10,000 PLN to COP will cost you zł239.44 in fees, and you will receive 8,927,369.32 COP.

• For a cheap way to send PLN to Colombia, Taptap Send is a great all round choice.

• Fastest money transfers to Colombia from Poland is with Revolut. For example, the transfer time for sending zł10,000 to Colombia with Revolut is within minutes. But, it can be quicker or longer depending on the exact amount, as well as the day and time of your transfer.

We’ve compared 7 providers that provide services for sending Zloty to Colombia. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Colombia from Poland.

Whilst we rate Wise as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Poland to Colombia.

An exchange rate determines the price you will pay when buying Colombian Peso. A better exchange rate means more money sent from Poland to Colombia.

The current rate between the Zloty and Colombian Peso is 910.7338.

When calculating the cost of sending money from Poland to Colombia, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current PLN-COP mid-market rate is 910.7338 COP per Zloty. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more Colombian Peso for your money.

• Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. Taptap Send currently offers lowest fees of 0 PLN. Although we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.

• Amount Received: The total amount received in Colombian Peso is the biggest indicator in the total cost of sending money to Poland from Colombia. The higher the total amount received in Colombia, the lower the cost of sending from Poland.

Understanding the averages, and then waiting a day or two can help you get more COP for the same amount of Zloty.

A better option is to use a forward contract that also allows you to lock in an agreed exchange rate between Poland and Colombia.

A bank transfer is the payment method that will get you the best price on a transfer from Poland to Colombia.

Here are all the ways to send money from Poland to Colombia:

Bank transfers

Bank transfers are often the default option for sending money from Poland to Colombia.

By using a money transfer company such as Western Union for transfers from Poland to Colombia, you can send money via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates. 


Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from Poland to Colombia with a debit or a prepaid card is very simple with Wise.


Wise is a leader in debit card payments for transfers from Poland to Colombia, competing among a total of 7 active money transfer companies on this route.

Credit cards

When it comes to credit card transfers from Poland to Colombia, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.

Not many companies offer direct credit card deposits, and usually, it means taking a cash advance and using that for the deposit, which ends up more expensive.

and have different regulations and ensuring you fully understand these regulations will aid in keeping your money safe.

Our directory of worldwide financial regulators contains details on regulation for money transfers between Poland and Colombia

Some companies offering money transfers between Poland and Colombia have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can send or receive.

Rates and fees for different transfer amounts could change - that’s why it’s best to compare PLN-COP rates for your specific transfer amount. For regular transfers to Colombia, shopping around each time can make a huge difference.

For sending large amounts of PLN to Colombia, we’d recommend Wise. They offer a solid combination of rates and fees when sending from Poland to Colombia that is the most competitive, even at larger amounts.

There are different options for receiving Colombian Peso in Colombia. The most popular are direct bank deposit, cash pickup, a mobile wallet or receiving money into a multi-currency account. Not all providers offering transfers from Poland to Colombia will offer every method for incoming Colombian Peso, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

Sending directly to a bank account is one of the most common ways to send money from Poland to Colombia. For most part, this is because it means the recipient has to do very little.

Wise is the best company for bank transfers between Poland and Colombia.

Mobile wallet or P2P services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp are popular because of convenience, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like Taptap Send.

When sending Zloty to Colombia, through a money transfer company, you will need to verify your ID at the sign up stage.

The documents you need will vary and in some cases you might need a couple of options.

For the most part, ID can be verified in Poland through a government issued ID such as a passport or driver's license. If the recipient needs an ID to collect money in Colombia it will be similar.

Large transactions between Poland and Colombia, can be subject to additional checks such as proof of funds for anti-money laundering purposes.

One of the reasons Wise has scored so highly for transfers to Colombia is their easy sign up process in Poland.

As well as proof of funds, when sending large amounts of money between Poland and Colombia.

Some transfers into Colombian Peso may need to be reported to tax authorities in Colombia as well, particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved.

Tax limits and personal allowances will change in Colombia based on age, income and a few other elements. When in doubt, please contact a tax professional in Poland or Colombia to discuss your personal circumstances to ensure you are not missing any specific tax declarations.