One of Colombia's two big wallets alongside Nequi, operated by Davivienda bank; its edge is cash-out (ATMs plus banking agent points) and Toque y Pase contactless payments.
!Not a bank-adjacent wallet. DaviPlata is operated by Davivienda bank, treated as a deposit product under supervision by Colombia's Superintendencia Financiera, with protections equal to bank deposits; it is listed here for its everyday-payment wallet role.
Partially. Holders of a valid foreigner ID card (cedula de extranjeria, CE) or a Venezuelan PPT can open an account; passports are not accepted (Nequi's help center states passport/PEP holders cannot yet register), so tourist visas generally do not work.
No mandatory minimum top-up｜Standard transfers, QR payments and bill payments are free
Initial monthly transaction limit around COP 3 million, raisable after further verification; pesos only.
Partially. Holders of a valid foreigner ID card (cedula de extranjeria, CE) or a Venezuelan PPT can open an account; passports are not accepted (Nequi's help center states passport/PEP holders cannot yet register), so tourist visas generally do not work.
Local bank account: Not required — the wallet is standalone and cash out works at Davivienda ATMs and agent points. Items typically needed: A foreigner ID card (CE) or PPT; A Colombian phone number; A selfie.
Typically: A foreigner ID card (CE) or PPT; A Colombian phone number; A selfie.
How to sign up: Register in the app (CE/PPT + Colombian number + selfie) (About 10 minutes to register; foreign documents are usually approved faster than at Nequi). Steps: 1) Download DaviPlata 2) Select document type (CE/PPT) and enter the number 3) Verify your Colombian number 4) Take a selfie and set a PIN 5) Top up and start transferring / paying by QR Fees: Standard transfers, QR payments and bill payments are free
Initial monthly transaction limit around COP 3 million, raisable after further verification; pesos only.
E-wallet rules change often — always follow the latest instructions in the official app.