ATM near T1 departures called Servibanca
Servibanca sits in Terminal T1 at Rafael Núñez International, close to the main departures area, and functions purely as an ATM service, not a bank branch. It’s a quick stop for Colombian pesos before you head to security or after you land. Screens default to Spanish but you can switch language on the first prompt, so don’t just tap through. Limits and fees vary by foreign bank, but the machine itself accepts most major international debit cards on the Plus/Cirrus networks.
The machine operates 24/7 in T1, which matters because some currency exchange counters around CTG only keep daytime hours. Servibanca usually dispenses larger COP notes, so paying a small purchase at a café like Presto or Dunkin’ right after using it helps you break bills. Expect better rates than most airport exchange desks, though your home bank’s foreign transaction fee still applies. Stand to the side when entering your PIN; this area can be busy around the 06:00–09:00 and 17:00–20:00 departure banks.
Servibanca in T1 sits on the public side of the terminal, so you can use it even if someone else in your group is checking in at the Avianca or LATAM counters. There’s usually a short line just before major domestic departures to Bogotá and Medellín. If you’re tight on time, hit this ATM before joining the check-in queue. Tip: grab your cash here, then keep one smaller note easily accessible for the taxi or rideshare stand outside, so you’re not pulling out a thick stack of COP on the curb.