taxes
US Expat Taxes in Colombia: FBAR, FATCA & What You Actually Owe
FBAR, FATCA, FEIE, or Foreign Tax Credit? Here's what US expats in Colombia actually need to file, which forms matter, and why the FTC usually beats the FEIE.
banking
Banking in Colombia for foreigners — how to open a Colombian bank account, the best banks for expats, international transfers, and money management tips.
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banking
How to Open a Bank Account in Colombia as a Foreigner
Banking in Colombia has a chicken-and-egg problem: you need a cédula to open an account, but getting one takes months. Here's exactly what to do at each stage.
colombia
Traveling Mailbox Review: How I Get My US Mail in Colombia
I moved to Colombia and needed a way to keep receiving US mail — IRS letters, bank statements, checks. Traveling Mailbox gives you a real US address with mail scanning, check deposits, and worldwide forwarding. Here's my honest review after using it for over a year.
banking
How to Send Money to Colombia from the US: Every Method Compared
The complete comparison of every way to send money from the US to Colombia — fees, exchange rates, speed, and which methods actually save you money.
banking
How to Use Nequi & Daviplata as a Foreigner in Colombia
Nequi and Daviplata are essential digital wallets for daily life in Colombia. Here's exactly how to set them up and use them as a foreigner — even without a cédula.
banking
How to Convert USD to Colombian Pesos (Nearly Free) Using Kraken & ARQ
Stop losing 3–5% on every dollar you convert. I use Kraken to buy USDC and ARQ (formerly DolarApp) to convert to pesos at the real rate — total cost: about $2–5 per $2,000 transfer.
banking
How I Track My Credit in Colombia as a Foreigner Using MiDataCrédito
Your home country credit score is worthless in Colombia. Here’s how I use MiDataCrédito to track my credit, build my score with a cédula de extranjería, and why every expat should subscribe.
colombia
Best Banks in Colombia for Foreigners 2026 — How to Open an Account
Best banks in Colombia for foreigners in 2026 — Bancolombia, Nequi, Davivienda compared. Documents needed, how to open an account, and the easiest options for expats.
banking
How to Get Credit in Colombia as a Foreigner: The Complete Guide (With Cédula de Extranjería)
Getting credit in Colombia as a foreigner is possible — but you need to know the right steps. From getting your Cédula de Extranjería to opening a bank account and building a credit history, here is everything you need to know.