Practical travel information on Money and costs in Medellín

Money & costs

Money

Cash advances on credit cards are available at most of the major banks; most of them also have ATMs that accept foreign Visa and debit cards. The banks may also change cash, but you will probably get similar or even better rates (and will save time) at casas de cambio (currency-exchange offices).

Bancolombia (cnr Avs Colombia & Carabobo) Banks that are likely to change traveler's checks at reasonable rates include this one, in the center.

Banco Santander (cnr Avs Oriental & La Playa) Also likely to change traveler's checks at reasonable rates and it's also in the center.

Centro Comercial Villanueva (Calle 57 No 49-44) There are several casas de cambio located here.

Giros & Finanzas (Local 241) In the Centro Comercial Villanueva, this casa de cambio is the agent of Western Union.