DaviPlataDaviPlata

Colombia E-wallet Foreigners restricted Not a bank · not insured ★ 4.1
OperatorBanco Davivienda
Minimum top-upNo mandatory minimum top-up
Main feesStandard transfers, QR payments and bill payments are free
Local bank neededNot required — the wallet is standalone and cash out works at Davivienda ATMs and agent points
How to sign upRegister in the app (CE/PPT + Colombian number + selfie)
Sign-up timeAbout 10 minutes to register; foreign documents are usually approved faster than at Nequi
Data baseline 2026-10. Editor-verified, but rules change — confirm with the official site before applying. Data transparency →

About this wallet

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.

Can foreigners or tourists open it?

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.

Advantages

  • Open to CE/PPT holders with faster foreign-document approval
  • Cash out at Davivienda ATMs and agent points nationwide
  • Free standard transfers and bill payments
  • Toque y Pase NFC contactless payments on Android

Limitations

  • Passports not accepted — CE/PPT required
  • Initial monthly limit around COP 3 million; raising it needs a branch visit
  • Pesos only, with no outbound remittances

What you need

  • A foreigner ID card (CE) or PPT
  • A Colombian phone number
  • A selfie

No mandatory minimum top-up|Standard transfers, QR payments and bill payments are free

How to sign up

  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

Limits & protection

Initial monthly transaction limit around COP 3 million, raisable after further verification; pesos only.

FAQ

Can a foreigner or tourist open DaviPlata?

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.

Do I need a local bank account or a local phone number for DaviPlata?

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.

What documents are required to open DaviPlata?

Typically: A foreigner ID card (CE) or PPT; A Colombian phone number; A selfie.

How do I sign up for and top up DaviPlata?

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

Are there limits on DaviPlata? Is the balance deposit-insured?

Initial monthly transaction limit around COP 3 million, raisable after further verification; pesos only.

Ready? Open it officially

E-wallet rules change often — always follow the latest instructions in the official app.

Open on official site ↗ We charge no fees and cannot guarantee approval — always apply through official channels.

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