Payments Start for Colombians of 500,000 Pesos: How to Check if You Qualify with Your ID
The National Government, through the Department for Social Prosperity (DPS), officially announced the start of the first payment cycle of the year for the Renta Ciudadana and IVA Refund programs. This joint delivery, which seeks to mitigate the impact of extreme poverty and the tax burden on the most vulnerable households in Colombia, will begin to be disbursed starting March 20 and will extend until April 5.
TL;DR
- The first payment cycle for Renta Ciudadana and IVA Refund programs begins on March 20, 2026, and ends on April 5, 2026.
- A total of 323,495 billion pesos will be disbursed to 763,312 households.
- Payments will be made via SuRed and SuperGIROS, with beneficiaries needing to present original identification.
- Households with children under 6 or individuals with disabilities in Group A of Sisbén will receive 500,000 pesos.
- The IVA Refund program provides 100,000 pesos.
- Beneficiaries can check their eligibility on the official DPS websites for Renta Ciudadana and Devolución del IVA.