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Accept Local Payment Methods in
Colombia
Connect to popular local payment methods through one API. Automate cross-border payouts and expand with regulated fintech infrastructure from 8B.
Colombia

Colombia

Colombia
Top e-commerce industries
Electronics
21.1%
Hobby & Leisure
21.1%
Fashion
11.2%
Furniture & Homeware
Care Products
DIY
Grocery

Bre-B Is Shaping Colombia's Next Generation of Instant Payments

Colombia is entering a new era of digital payments with Bre-B, the Central Bank's interoperable instant payment system designed to connect banks, fintechs and payment providers through real-time account-to-account transfers.

Alongside established payment methods such as PSE, Nequi, Daviplata and Mercado Pago, Bre-B is expected to accelerate QR payments, interoperability and financial inclusion across the country.

Through one API, 8B enables businesses to connect to Bre-B and Colombia's leading payment methods through a single integration.

Bogotá
Capital
53.4M
Population
GMT -5
Time Zone (GMT)
COP (Col$)
Currency
Colombian Peso
$120.4B
Transactions
value in 2031
9.8%
CAGR
of Digital Payments during 2026-2031

Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure for Global Growth

Local Payment Infrastructure

Connect to local payment methods, bank transfers and digital wallets through a single API. Expand into new markets faster with regulated cross-border payment infrastructure.

Payments & Payouts

Accept customer payments, automate partner payouts and simplify global money movement through regulated fintech infrastructure.

Industries We Support

Supporting e-commerce, travel, gaming, marketplaces, financial institutions, PSPs and fintech companies expanding into new markets.

One API

Launch new markets faster without building separate local payment integrations. Reduce operational complexity while improving payment acceptance and customer experience.

Bre-B
Bank Transfer
25%
Buy Now Pay Later
1%
Cash-in
6%
Credit Cards
27%
Debit Cards & Prepaid Cards
18%
E-wallet
18%
Mobile Money
18%
Others
5%
The Infrastructure Behind Local Payment Methods in
Colombia

Expand into new markets with regulated cross-border payment infrastructure. 8B connects businesses to local payment methods, national QR networks, bank transfers and digital wallets through a single API, helping businesses launch faster while reducing integration complexity.

Connect Through One API

Offer customers the payment methods they already know and trust.

Supported Payment Methods

Bre-B is Colombia's national instant payment system developed by Banco de la República to enable real-time account-to-account transfers across banks and financial institutions. Built around interoperable aliases and instant settlement, Bre-B is designed to reduce reliance on cash while creating a unified infrastructure for consumer, merchant and business payments throughout Colombia.

Method
Bre-B
LPM Market Share
n/a
Payments
Yes
Refunds
Yes - full and partial refunds (automated)
Type
Bank Transfer
Local Card Scheme
Users
n/a
Disbursements
No
No
Chargebacks
Yes
Authorization currency
COP
Authorization
speed
Instant
Recurring
No
No
Notify when available

Reasons for Popularity

Real-time account-to-account transfers available 24/7 between participating financial institutions.

Bre-B creates a unified payment infrastructure connecting banks and regulated payment providers across Colombia.

Why Companies Choose 8B in
Colombia

Built for Developers

Modern APIs, clean documentation and rapid integration.

Built for Finance Teams

Automated reconciliation, transparent reporting and streamlined settlements.

Built for Customers

Trusted local payment methods, smooth checkout journeys and fewer abandoned carts.