My ANZ Visa kept getting rejected. I had roaming, activated international use, everything. Called ANZ support, and turns out they had a soft fraud blo...

I moved around a lot (Cartagena to Medellín to Salento). 150,000 COP/day in cash was my sweet spot, especially in areas where card machines often “did...

Only cash. Especially in smaller towns like Jardín or Salento it’s 100% cash-only, often in unmetered taxis. Also, if you're going into the countrysid...

First time I withdrew from Banco de Bogotá - lost 4.3% just on ATM markup! Then I checked fees and built a strategy: Servibanca (1.13%), Occidente (1....

I was able to use Amex at Bogotá airport, in Carulla supermarket, and at Juan Valdez Café. But everywhere else - taxis, boutique shops, SIM card store...

I withdrew from Servibanca and Bancolombia ATMs inside Éxito supermarkets no problems. The machines work fine, and the guards are usually close by. Bu...

At a Scotiabank Colpatria ATM in Cartagena, my card disappeared mid-transaction. I took a photo of the ATM, location, and timestamp, then went to the ...

My hostel in Getsemaní in Cartagena took card through a mobile machine (SumUp, I think), but in another budget spot near the beach, they said “cash on...

I was hoping to use Apple Pay or tap my ANZ Visa on buses or metro - no luck. Colombia isn’t there yet. Even at Bogotá airport, no public transport ac...