Billeteras digitales: la regla de Nequi que podría generarle cobros extras

Periodista Portafolio07.01.2026 12:21 Actualizado: 07.01.2026 14:51

Billeteras digitales: la regla de Nequi que podría generarle cobros extras

TL;DR

  • Nequi is a prominent digital wallet in Colombia, serving over 25 million users.
  • The platform promotes conscious money management through personalized recommendations and in-app tools.
  • Nequi holds a dominant market share, especially among millennials and centennials.
  • App-based money management is a common practice for sending/receiving funds, paying bills, and withdrawing cash.
  • The UVT for 2026 is set at 52,374 pesos.
  • Transactions exceeding 3,404,310 pesos per month can incur the 4x1000 tax if the account is a low-amount deposit.
  • A Nequi account can hold a maximum of 11,024,727 pesos, as per Decree 2642 of 2022.
  • Accounts exempt from the 4x1000 tax can hold up to 18,330,900 pesos before the tax is applied.
  • The rapid adoption of digital wallets raises concerns about regulatory scrutiny and data privacy, as highlighted by the Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio.