What is Colombia's currency and its exchange rate?
Colombia's currency is the Colombian peso (COP). Exchange rates fluctuate daily, with approximately 4,000 to 4,500 Colombian pesos per 1 euro depending on the period.
The Colombian peso (COP)
The official currency of Colombia is the Colombian peso, whose international symbol is COP. It is subdivided into 100 centavos, although small coins are no longer used in practice.
Exchange rate with the euro
The Colombian peso is a floating currency whose exchange rate varies according to financial markets. Generally expect between 4000 and 4500 pesos for 1 euro, with variations depending on economic conditions.
- Where to check the current rate: exchange websites (XE.com, Boursorama) or banking applications
- Currency exchange on site: exchange offices in city centers, airports and shopping centers
- Bank cards: accepted in most urban establishments
Advice from our local agency
Avoid exchanging at airports where rates are less favorable. Prefer casas de cambio in the city center or withdraw directly from ATMs with your bank card.