Part of Telefonica
Movistar is the Colombian network of Telefonica, the Spanish telecom group. The same Movistar brand is used in Spain and across several Latin American markets.
Movistar Colombia: how it works and how to recharge
Everything you need to top up a Movistar Colombia line from abroad - how the operator works, its services and step-by-step recharging.
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Nationwide coverage
Movistar runs mobile coverage across Colombian cities and towns, and is one of the country's main mobile operators.
Prepaid and data
Many Movistar users are on prepaid plans, topping up balance and data as needed. International top-up is a common way relatives abroad keep a Movistar line funded.
What you can send to a Movistar line
Top-ups add prepaid balance the recipient can use across Movistar's calls, texts and data offers.
Airtime and balance
Add prepaid balance to a Movistar line for calls and texts. The recipient uses it according to Movistar's standard rates.
Data packages
When Movistar publishes data products, they appear alongside the balance options at checkout with their live description.
Bundles
Some products combine minutes and data in one package. Read the live description to see what each option includes.
How to recharge a Movistar Colombia number
1
Choose Movistar
Select Movistar as the operator for the recharge.
2
Enter the number
Type the recipient's ten-digit Colombian mobile number with its +57 code.
3
Pick a product
Choose an available balance, data or bundle option.
4
Pay securely
Pay by card and keep the confirmation until the recipient verifies delivery.
Recharge Movistar from abroad
You pay in your local currency with your own card; the Movistar line receives the product in Colombia.
From the United States
Pay in US dollars with a US card and the Movistar line is topped up in minutes.
From Spain
Pay in euros with a Spanish card without needing a Colombian account or local payment method.
From Chile
Pay with a Chilean card in local currency to keep a Movistar number funded across the border.
How you pay
Debit and credit cards
Pay for Movistar top-ups with major cards in your own currency, processed securely at checkout.
No local account needed
You do not need a Colombian account - just the recipient's active Movistar number.
Movistar Colombia questions
How do I recharge a Movistar Colombia number?
Choose Movistar, enter the Colombian number with its +57 code, pick an amount and pay with your card. The credit normally reaches the line within minutes.
Can I send data instead of balance?
It depends on what Movistar publishes at that moment. Available data packages appear next to the balance options once you select the operator.
How do I know the number is really on Movistar?
Ask the recipient. Colombia has mobile number portability, so a number can keep its digits after moving to another network and the prefix does not identify the operator.
What does a Colombian mobile number look like?
Ten digits starting with 3, written with the +57 country code. Confirm the full number with the recipient before paying.
How long does a Movistar top-up take?
Most are applied within minutes, though delivery time can vary with the operator's network.
What if I sent the top-up to the wrong number?
A delivered top-up cannot be reversed, so check the number before paying. If something looks wrong with the order, contact us with the confirmation.
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