economy
Global66 moved more than US$125 million from Colombia and fuels boom in international payments in 2026
For now, the dollar would continue at low levels in the local market. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.
TL;DR
- Global66 moved over US$125 million from Colombia in Q1 2026, a 2.5x increase from Q1 2025.
- Growth was driven by Colombian companies and freelancers making and receiving international payments.
- Approximately 32% of transfers processed in Colombia were funds from abroad liquidated locally, linked to professional services and remote work.
- Colombia became Global66's second-largest regional market by transfer volume, behind Chile.
- Spain (35%) and the United States (27%) were the primary destinations for international transfers from Colombia.
- The corporate segment, using Global66's 'Cuenta Global Business', grew fivefold compared to Q1 2025.
- The fintech's Smart Card also saw increased usage for international purchases.