How to Send Airtime to Colombia from the US in 2 Minutes
For the hundreds of thousands of Colombians living in the United States, keeping a parent, sibling, or friend connected back home is a weekly ritual. Whether it's topping up your dad's Claro number in Medellín or making sure your cousin in Bogotá has data for WhatsApp, staying in touch matters.
Sending airtime to Colombia used to mean asking someone there to buy a recarga in person, or using services that hide their margins in bad exchange rates. With Wyra, you can top up any Colombian mobile number in under 2 minutes — from your phone, in Spanish or English, with a transparent flat fee.
Which carriers does Wyra support in Colombia?
Wyra covers all major mobile operators in Colombia, including:
- Claro — Colombia's largest carrier (América Móvil), with the widest network coverage
- Movistar — Telefónica's Colombian operation, strong in major cities
- Tigo — A popular nationwide network owned by Millicom
- WOM — The fast-growing challenger known for competitive data plans
If the number you're sending to is prepaid and active, Wyra can top it up instantly — no recipient app, no account, nothing for them to set up.
Step-by-step: Sending a recarga to Colombia
Open Wyra and select Colombia
Choose Colombia from the country list. You'll see the 🇨🇴 flag and +57 prefix loaded automatically.
Choose the carrier
Select Claro, Movistar, Tigo, or WOM from the dropdown. Wyra detects which carriers are available in real time.
Pick the amount
Choose from the available amounts. You'll see the exact fee and total before confirming — no surprises.
Enter the phone number
Type the 10-digit Colombian mobile number (without the country code — Wyra adds +57 automatically).
Review and pay
See the full breakdown: recarga amount, 15% fee, and total. Pay securely with any debit or credit card via Stripe.
That's it. The airtime reaches the recipient's phone within seconds. Both you and the recipient get a confirmation — and you earn loyalty points on every transaction.
How much does it cost?
Compare that to other apps that bury their margins in unfavorable exchange rates. With Wyra, you always know exactly what you're paying, and your recipient gets the full recarga value on their line.
Tips for sending recargas to Colombia
- Save the number as a beneficiary. After your first recarga, Wyra lets you save the contact so next time it's just two taps.
- Check the carrier first. Make sure you select the correct operator — Claro, Movistar, Tigo, or WOM — for the recipient's number. Sending to the wrong carrier won't work.
- Earn loyalty points. Every dollar you spend earns points toward exclusive perks.
- Use your referral code. Share Wyra with friends and family — both of you get credit when they complete their first recarga.
Why families trust Wyra for recargas to Colombia
Colombia is one of the top destinations for international airtime from the United States. Wyra was built specifically for this kind of use case — by a Latino founder who understands what it means to keep family connected across borders.
Every feature in Wyra is designed with the US–Latin America corridor in mind: the app is fully bilingual (Spanish and English), fees are transparent and competitive, payments are secured by Stripe, and the entire process takes less time than ordering a coffee. No app for your recipient, no recipient account — just their phone number.
Ready to send a recarga?
Top up any Claro, Movistar, Tigo, or WOM number in Colombia in under 2 minutes.
Send a Recarga →Frequently asked questions
How fast does the airtime arrive in Colombia?
In seconds. Once your payment is confirmed, the recarga is delivered to the recipient's line almost immediately, and both of you receive a confirmation.
Which Colombian carriers can I top up?
Wyra supports the major Colombian operators — Claro, Movistar, Tigo, and WOM. Just make sure you select the carrier that matches the recipient's number.
How much is the fee?
Wyra charges a transparent 15% service fee, with a minimum of $0.99. You'll see the recarga amount, the fee, and the total before you confirm, with no hidden exchange-rate markups.
Does my family need an app or an account?
No. Your recipient doesn't need to download anything or create an account. All you need is their 10-digit Colombian mobile number — Wyra handles the rest.