Send money to Colombia from the UK
The UK is already the fourth-biggest sender of remittances to Colombia in the world (~US$450m a year). Even so, between the cheapest and dearest option for the same transfer there are up to 10 percentage points of difference.
£1 = 4.191 COP
Cambio medio del mercado · 2026-09-15
Indicative provider comparison · updated: July 2026
Who gives you more for your pound
Estimated total cost (fee + exchange-rate margin) on typical transfers of £120-£300. Sorted by what reaches your family — highest first.
| Service | Estimated total cost | How it arrives | Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Remitly Usually has a first-transfer promotion | ≈ 1–2% | To bank account / cash pickup | Minutes to hours | See offer → |
Wise Real mid-market rate + visible fee | ≈ 1–2% | To bank account | Hours | See offer → |
TapTap Send No fixed fee; makes its margin on the rate | ≈ 1–3% | To account / wallet | Minutes | See offer → |
WorldRemit | ≈ 2–4% | Account / cash | Minutes to hours | See offer → |
Ria Useful if your family collects in cash | ≈ 2–5% | Account / cash (physical branches) | Minutes to 1 day | See offer → |
Western Union The biggest pickup network, but among the dearest online | ≈ 3–6% | Account / cash | Minutes | See offer → |
Transparency: today no link on this page earns us a commission. When we do enable affiliate links you will see them labelled right here — and the order of the table will never change: we sort by what reaches your family. Costs are indicative and vary by amount, payment method and day; always check the total with the provider before sending.
Three tips worth real money
Always look at HOW MUCH ARRIVES in pesos, not the '£0 fee': the trick is in the exchange rate.
Cash transfers through high-street agencies usually cost double what an app does.
If you send monthly, a few minutes comparing = £10-25 more for your family.