No Colombian bank account? No problem. You can still deposit at Coljuegos-licensed sportsbooks using cash or crypto. Here are your options.
OPTION 1: EFECTY CASH DEPOSITS
🏪 What is Efecty?
Efecty is Colombia's largest cash payment network with 10,000+ locations—corner stores, pharmacies, supermarkets. You walk in, give cash, get a receipt, funds appear in your betting account.
Step-by-step:
- Log into your sportsbook (Betsson, Wplay, etc.)
- Go to Deposits → Select Efecty
- Enter amount and generate payment code
- Take code to any Efecty location
- Pay cash + small fee (~$2,000 COP)
- Funds credited within 15-30 minutes
Limits: Usually $50,000 - $3,000,000 COP per transaction
OPTION 2: CRYPTOCURRENCY
₿ Crypto at Stake
Stake Colombia accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and stablecoins (USDT/USDC). No Colombian bank needed. Buy crypto anywhere, deposit directly.
Advantages:
- No local banking required
- Higher limits than cash
- Faster withdrawals
- Privacy (no bank statements)
How to get crypto: Use Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance (accessible with US documents) to buy crypto, then transfer to Stake.
OPTION 3: BALOTO
🎫 Baloto Network
Similar to Efecty. Available at lottery kiosks and convenience stores. Generate code at sportsbook, pay cash at Baloto location.
WHICH SPORTSBOOKS SUPPORT THESE?
Efecty/Baloto:
- Betsson Colombia ✓
- Wplay ✓
- Codere ✓
- BetPlay ✓
Crypto:
- Stake Colombia ✓ (best crypto option)