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Travel Money Oz is one of Australia's largest dedicated currency exchange specialists, selling Colombian Pesos (COP) cash across 90+ stores nationwide and online, with no fees or commission on your order. If you find a better published cash rate from an Australian competitor, our Price Beat Guarantee means we'll beat their overall transaction price by at least $1 AUD. That's competitive rates, guaranteed.

Order Colombian Pesos online for same-day click & collect in about an hour, or home delivery in about 3 hours within 25km of selected stores. Prefer to browse in person? You can buy Colombian Pesos in-store any day of the week.

Best Place to Buy Colombian Peso in Australia

Planning a trip to Colombia? Whether you're exploring the colourful streets of Cartagena, hiking to the Lost City, sipping coffee in the Zona Cafetera, or dancing salsa in Cali, you'll need Colombian Pesos (COP) before you go. Travel Money Oz makes it easy to get your pesos sorted before you fly, with online ordering available 24/7 and 90+ stores across Australia for in-person purchases.

Unlike banks, we charge no fees or commission. No surprises at the counter, and no hidden fees to factor in. With our Price Beat Guarantee, if you spot a better deal elsewhere, we'll beat it.

Where to Buy Colombian Peso Near Me

With 90+ Travel Money Oz stores in shopping centres, CBD spots, and major suburbs, there's likely one close to you. Use the store finder to check your nearest location, opening hours, and contact details before you visit.

All Travel Money Oz stores stock Colombian Pesos daily as part of our In Stock Promise. If COP isn't available when you arrive, you'll get $10 AUD off your order and we'll have your currency ready within a week.

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How to Buy Colombian Pesos — Online or In-Store

💻 Order online for click & collect: place your order online, choose your nearest store, and your COP cash will be ready to collect in about an hour. Pay securely at checkout and pick up at your convenience.

🚚 Order online for home delivery: prefer your cash delivered? Select home delivery at checkout. Orders are typically delivered within about 3 hours to addresses within 25km of selected stores.

🏪 Buy in-store: walk into any Travel Money Oz store and buy Colombian Pesos on the spot. No order required. All stores stock COP daily.

How to order:

Check the live AUD to COP rate above
Enter the amount you want to buy
Choose click & collect or home delivery
Complete your secure online order
Collect your COP cash or receive it at home

Price Beat Guarantee on Colombian Pesos

Travel Money Oz offers a Price Beat Guarantee on in-store COP purchases. If you find a better deal, here's how it works:

Find a better published cash rate from an Australian-registered competitor, in-store or online.
Make sure it's for foreign currency notes (buying or selling), in stock, and ready to transact on the same day.
Bring the official written quote or published price to a Travel Money Oz store on the same day, with collection available within 30km of our store.
We'll beat their overall transaction price, including all fees and charges, by at least $1 AUD.

Applies to transactions up to $5,000 AUD equivalent. If we can't beat it, you'll receive $100 AUD loaded onto a Travel Money Oz Currency Pass (or a voucher if Currency Pass is unavailable).

Price Beat Guarantee applies to in-store COP cash purchases only. Excludes Currency Cards and derivative products. Terms and conditions apply.

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20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000 pesos

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1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 pesos

Order Colombian Pesos Online for Home Delivery

Skip the last-minute stress and get your Colombian Pesos sorted before you fly. Order COP online for home delivery and your cash will be delivered straight to your door within about 3 hours to addresses within 25km of selected stores. Whether you're heading to Bogota, Cartagena, Medellin, or the coffee region, arriving with pesos in hand makes the first day significantly easier.

Order Colombian Peso Cash Online for Pickup

Prefer to collect in person? Order Colombian Pesos online for click and collect at one of 90+ Travel Money Oz stores across Australia. Your COP cash will be ready in about an hour, making it ideal for last-minute travel prep. Lock in your AUD to COP rate ahead of time and collect at a time that suits you, with no airport markups or surprise fees.

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COP to AUD — Convert Leftover Colombian Pesos

Back from Colombia with leftover pesos? Travel Money Oz makes it easy to convert COP to AUD at competitive rates, with no hidden fees. With 90+ stores across Australia, just drop in and sell your Colombian Pesos in person. It's a fast, straightforward way to turn your leftover travel money back into Australian dollars.

Get a better COP to AUD rate with our Buy Back Bonus

If you originally bought your Colombian Pesos from Travel Money Oz, you could be eligible for our exclusive Buy Back Bonus. Just bring in your unused COP and we'll add a little extra when converting them back to Aussie dollars. It's our way of rewarding travellers who planned ahead.

Buy Back Bonus applies to in-store cash purchases only. Terms and conditions apply.

All about Colombian currency

What is the currency of Colombia?

The official currency of Colombia is the Colombian Peso, abbreviated as COP and symbolised as $ (or COL$ to distinguish it from other dollar-sign currencies). One peso divides into 100 centavos, though centavos are no longer used in everyday transactions.

The Colombian Peso was first introduced in 1810 following independence from Spain, replacing the Spanish colonial real at a rate of 8 reales to 1 peso. It has been the country's official currency ever since, making it one of the oldest continuously used currencies in South America.

Because of the large denominations in use (the highest note is COP 100,000), prices in Colombia often run into the thousands and tens of thousands. This is normal. A quick way to orient yourself: divide COP prices by roughly 2,800 to get an approximate AUD equivalent at current rates.

Colombian notes and coins

Banknotes: COP 1,000, COP 2,000, COP 5,000, COP 10,000, COP 20,000, COP 50,000, COP 100,000
Coins: 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000 pesos
Note: smaller coin denominations (5, 10, 20 pesos) technically exist but are rarely encountered in everyday use due to their negligible value.

Fun facts about Colombian banknotes

Nobel Prize-winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez appears on the COP 50,000 note, one of Colombia's most iconic cultural figures and the author of One Hundred Years of Solitude.
The COP 50,000 note is unusual in that most of its design is displayed vertically rather than horizontally, making it one of the few banknotes in the world with this orientation.
The 2016 new series of Colombian banknotes features biodiversity themes on the reverses, showcasing Colombia's extraordinary natural heritage. The COP 100,000 note features the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and former President Carlos Lleras Restrepo.
Colombia uses the $ symbol for its currency, which can be confusing for travellers. Prices written as "$50,000" in Colombia mean 50,000 Colombian Pesos, not US or Australian dollars.

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The Colombian Peso was introduced in 1810 following independence from Spain, replacing the Spanish colonial real. In 1871, Colombia adopted the gold standard, pegging the peso to the French franc at a rate of 1 peso to 5 francs.
The Banco de la Republica (Bank of the Republic), Colombia's central bank, was established in 1923 following recommendations from the "Kemmerer Mission," a team of American economic advisors invited by the Colombian government.
Colombia is one of the world's largest producers of emeralds, coffee, and cut flowers. These industries are significant contributors to the country's economy and influence the peso's value.
The word "peso" is shared across multiple Latin American currencies (including Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic), all descended from the original Spanish colonial peso.

What is the currency of Colombia?
Do I need cash in Colombia?
Yes. Cash is essential in Colombia. While card acceptance is improving in major cities like Bogota and Medellin, most everyday transactions remain cash-based. You'll need Colombian Pesos for:
- Street food, local restaurants, and markets
- Taxis, collectivos, and local buses
- Smaller shops and businesses outside major tourist areas
- Tips for guides, hotel staff, and drivers
Most travellers carry Colombian Pesos for all daily spending and keep a card as backup for larger purchases at hotels and modern retailers.
Can I use Australian Dollars in Colombia?
Where can I buy Colombian Pesos in Australia?
What is the best place to buy Colombian Pesos in Australia?
A dedicated foreign currency specialist will almost always offer a better deal than a bank, post office, or airport exchange. Here's how the options compare:
- Banks typically charge transaction fees on top of a less competitive rate.
- Post offices offer limited currency options and variable rates.
- Airport exchanges are the most expensive option. Buy before you travel, not after you land.
Travel Money Oz charges no fees or commission on COP cash purchases, offers a Price Beat Guarantee on in-store purchases, and stocks Colombian Pesos every day across 90+ stores as part of our In Stock Promise. You can also order Colombian Pesos online for same-day click & collect or home delivery.
Is it better to buy Colombian Pesos in Australia or Colombia?
It's almost always better to buy Colombian Pesos in Australia before you travel. Airport exchanges at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota and tourist-area money changers typically offer less favourable rates and higher fees. Sorting your COP before you leave also means you arrive financially prepared, with cash ready for transport, food, and immediate expenses from the moment you land.
Travel Money Oz offers competitive AUD to COP rates, no fees or commission, and same-day online ordering with click & collect or home delivery. Find your nearest store if you'd prefer to buy in person.
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How much is 1 AUD in Colombian Pesos?
The AUD to COP exchange rate changes throughout the day based on global market conditions. Because Colombia uses large denominations, 1 AUD typically buys thousands of pesos. Check the live rate in the converter above for today's most accurate figure.
Travel Money Oz updates its AUD to COP rates in real time, so the rate you see is the rate you get. Ready to lock it in? Order Colombian Pesos online or visit your nearest store.
What affects the AUD to COP exchange rate?
The AUD to COP exchange rate is influenced by a range of economic factors, including:
- Interest rate decisions by the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Banco de la Republica (Colombia's central bank)
- Global commodity prices, particularly for Colombian oil and coffee exports and Australian mineral exports
- US dollar movements, as the Colombian peso is closely influenced by USD trends
- Broader investor sentiment toward emerging market currencies in Latin America
Rates change daily, so it's worth checking the live AUD to COP rate above before you buy.
How do I convert leftover Colombian Pesos back to AUD?
You can sell your leftover Colombian Pesos back to Australian dollars at any Travel Money Oz store. COP buy-back is available in-store only and is not processed through the online calculator.
If you originally bought your Colombian Pesos from Travel Money Oz, you may also be eligible for our Buy Back Bonus, which gets you a better rate than the standard buy-back.
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How much spending money do I need for Colombia?
Colombia is one of the most affordable destinations in South America for Australian travellers. Your Australian dollars go a long way. As a rough guide:
- Budget travellers staying in hostels and eating local food typically spend AUD $25-$45 per day.
- Mid-range travellers average AUD $60-$100 per day once accommodation, restaurant dining, and activities are factored in.
- Cartagena and Bogota tend to be more expensive than smaller cities like Medellin, Santa Marta, and the coffee region.
Worth noting: tipping is appreciated but not mandatory in Colombia. A 10% service charge (propina) is typically added to restaurant bills and you'll be asked if you'd like to include it. Small tips for hotel staff and tour guides are also appreciated.
Use the Travel Money Oz Holiday Budget Calculator below to build a more accurate estimate. Ready to buy? Order Colombian Pesos online.