Six months into Bre-B, the system already moves $92 trillion and has 34 million users: these are the keys that register the most
Almost six months after its launch, the instant payment system Bre-B is consolidating as one of the main bets to transform the financial system in Colombia...
TL;DR
- Bre-B, Colombia's instant payment system, launched in October 2025, has reached 34.5 million users and processed over 102 million active keys.
- The system has facilitated nearly $92 trillion in transactions through over 606 million operations.
- Currently, over 200 entities are connected, ensuring interoperability for instant, 24/7 money transfers across different financial institutions and digital wallets.
- Alphanumeric keys are the most popular, accounting for 55.8% of registrations, followed by mobile numbers (20.1%).
- The system is primarily used by individuals (96.3%), with a significant portion of transactions being for lower amounts (10,000-50,000 COP).
- Bre-B showed notable transaction spikes during key consumer periods like Valentine's Day and the Barranquilla Carnival.
- Despite Bre-B's growth, cash remains dominant, highlighting the ongoing challenge of financial digitalization in Colombia.
- The system aims to promote financial inclusion and accelerate the transition to a more digital economy.