International tourists with credit cards spent US$2,480 million in Colombia in 2025

Portafolio Journalist 02.12.2026 11:58 Updated: 02.12.2026 16:51

International tourists with credit cards spent US$2,480 million in Colombia in 2025

TL;DR

  • Foreign visitors spent a record US$2.48 billion in Colombia using credit cards in 2025, a 5.2% increase from 2024.
  • Spending via travel agencies reached US$163 million, up 8.2% from the previous year.
  • The United States, Panama, and Canada led in average spending per card.
  • Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Ecuador showed over 100% growth in spending per card.
  • December, January, and March were the months with the highest transaction volumes.
  • The average spending per card grew by over 50% to US$325.5 in 2025.