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Send Money from United States to Colombia

Businesses in United States paying Colombia suppliers for Coffee. Send USD from United States, receive COP in Colombia with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).

✓ Competitive Advantage: Local USD collection + local COP delivery = no correspondent bank fees

Save £2,419 per £100k Payment

United States to Colombia corridor savings

Traditional Bank
£2,924
  • ❌ 2-3 day settlement
  • ❌ Multiple correspondent banks
  • ❌ Hidden FX margins
  • ❌ High SWIFT fees
Unicorn Currencies
£505
  • ✓ T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
  • ✓ Local USD collection
  • ✓ Transparent 0.5% spread
  • ✓ PSE (Pagos Seguros en Línea)
Your Savings
83%
£2,419 per £100k
At £300k-£3M monthly, save £6,054/year

Sending from United States: What You Need to Know

USD Origin Specifics

  • USD global reserve currency
  • ACH and FedNow available
  • FinCEN reporting requirements

Your Local Advantages

  • Local USD account available
  • ACH (Automated Clearing House) instant collection
  • No correspondent bank fees on origin side
Local Collection Method
ACH (Automated Clearing House)
T+1 to T+2 • US domestic bank transfers. Low cost, reliable.

Paying Suppliers in Colombia: Compliance & Requirements

Regulatory Considerations

  • Banco de la República de Colombia regulations
  • DIAN (Tax Authority) documentation
  • IVA (VAT 19%) on goods and services
  • Customs declaration requirements

Payment Best Practices

  • Colombia = Coffee leader (3rd globally), flower exporter (2nd globally)
  • PSE widely adopted for COP payments
  • Bogotá + Medellín + Cali = Main business centers
  • Improving security situation - verify supplier locations
Destination Settlement
T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
via PSE (Pagos Seguros en Línea)

United States → Colombia Corridor Insights

Popular Industries

  • Coffee
  • Flowers
  • Textiles

Peak Trading Hours

EST (GMT-5) to GMT time zone consideration

Best for rate execution and faster settlement

Typical Volume

£50k-£250k

Average transaction size for this corridor
Monthly volume: £300k-£3M
Compliance Notice: Subject to sanctions and compliance screening. Certain industries and countries not supported.

Ready to Send USD from United States to Colombia?

Save 83% on every payment with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Local USD collection available.

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