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Money Exchange for Colombia -Services - Money
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Currency information:
Colombian Peso (COP; symbol Col$) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of Col$50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000. Coins are in denominations of Col$500, 200, 100, 50 and 20.
Credit cards:
Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted, American Express and Diners Club less so. There are ATMs throughout the main cities; some will allow cash withdrawals using Visa, MasterCard or Cirrus.
ATM:
There are ATMs throughout the main cities; some will allow cash withdrawals using Visa, MasterCard or Cirrus.
Travellers cheques:
The most commonly accepted traveller's cheques are those issued by American Express and Citicorp. Traveller's cheques can be exchanged at banks, hotels or bureaux de change. They are generally not accepted as a form of payment, other than at major hotels.
Banking hours:
Mon-Fri 0900-1500. On the last business day of every month, banks close at 1200.
Currency restriction:
The import and export of local and foreign currencies is unlimited, but amounts exceeding the equivalent of US$10,000 must be declared.
Currency exchange:
Currency should be exchanged at hotels, banks and bureaux de change only, though most places charge commission. Travellers are advised against changing money on the street. The US Dollar is the easiest currency to exchange.
