Chip Wiegand
@hikingwithu
American expat in Colombia
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About me
American, Single
Speaks English, learning Spanish (slowly)
Registration: 18 June 2013
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Bank routing number for Bancolombia? Anybody? Please by hikingwithu
I've searched the web, spoke to a bank branch manager and used the online chat for Bancolombia and I cannot get a normal bank routing number to use in the online form for the stimulus check from the US. What's the problem? The routing number ...
Thanks for the link, too bad they don't list the banks within those countries that they can direct deposit into. I sent them an email asking about that. Read More
Bank routing number for Bancolombia? Anybody? Please by hikingwithu
I've searched the web, spoke to a bank branch manager and used the online chat for Bancolombia and I cannot get a normal bank routing number to use in the online form for the stimulus check from the US. What's the problem? The routing number ...
Ok, so I won't get one of those even though I saw posts from other expats on other sites who have received direct deposits into foreign banks. Be that as it may... Later this year I hope to start receiving my Social Security. If what you say is ... Read More
Bank routing number for Bancolombia? Anybody? Please
I've searched the web, spoke to a bank branch manager and used the online chat for Bancolombia and I cannot get a normal bank routing number to use in the online form for the stimulus check from the US. What's the problem? The routing number ... Read More
stimulus check from the US IRS by hikingwithu
Background: I live in Barranquilla, Colombia. Have been for 7 years now. I have a bank account at Bancolombia, it's a savings only account. I used the online form to apply for the stimulus check but it fails with an error that Bancolombia is ...
Hmm, I would've thought that an international bank with an office in the US would be a better choice than one that doesn't have such an office. I suppose I will have to explore other banks. Read More
stimulus check from the US IRS by hikingwithu
Background: I live in Barranquilla, Colombia. Have been for 7 years now. I have a bank account at Bancolombia, it's a savings only account. I used the online form to apply for the stimulus check but it fails with an error that Bancolombia is ...
I don't receive SS yet, I'm hoping to start receiving survivors benefits sometime this year. I don't file income taxes in the States because my income is much lower than the minimum for filing. And, my bank isn't in the US as ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Colombia by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Colombia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
I like your Henry Ford quote, I hadn't seen that before. It appears you live in Cali, is that right? Maybe the people are different there. Well, yes, they are, for sure. The costenos are different from all others in Colombia. In regards to ... Read More
stimulus check from the US IRS
Background: I live in Barranquilla, Colombia. Have been for 7 years now. I have a bank account at Bancolombia, it's a savings only account. I used the online form to apply for the stimulus check but it fails with an error that Bancolombia is ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Colombia by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Colombia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Hi Ed, When I arrived all those years ago my Spanish was limited to the few words we English speakers have borrowed from the Spanish language. Now I'm mostly conversational but still have problems getting the verbs right. I will say this - ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Colombia by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Colombia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
I'm getting close to 7 years in the Barranquilla area, currently living in Salgar, close to the beach. Would I return to live in the States? Absolutely not. I'll go back and visit my 2 sons, 3 brothers, and other relatives, but I consider ... Read More
Money transfer using western union by Twizz100
My friend in Barranquilla needs to transfer $200 from Barranquilla to me in Canada using Western Union but they say that I living in Canada need ID number (cedula) before they can send it to me. I have never been required to use a ID number before ...
I live in Barranquilla, Colombia, but am from the US. I don't yet have a cedula, and am not permitted to send money using WU. I had to have a friend do it for me. Apparently it's a Colombian law regarding money wire transfers relating to the ... Read More
Teaching for more than 6 months of the year by KermitTheFrog
It's come to my attention that I can only stay in Colombia for six months of the year on a tourist visa. I'm guessing some schools will help with a work visa. The problem with that is, since most of the schools do not hire in advance, I have ...
My personal experience is now just over 2 years teaching to private students only in Barranquilla. I came here on a tourist visa, it is expired, and nobody cares, so far anyway, that is a moot point to all the people I have met (including some ... Read More
Safety in Colombia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Colombia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I live in Barranquilla. I have been here just over 2 years now. I'm from the US, from Washington and Arizona states. In both of those states I had my home broken into 2 times each. I had other stuff stolen out of my yards. Here in B'quilla I ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Barranquilla by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Barranquilla Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
CTGBlues - You didn't notice the previous few posts? The meeting has been delayed/reschedule for thursday, next week. Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Barranquilla by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Barranquilla Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
Friday won't work for me, sorry. Maybe next week on thursday (or any day monday - thursday)? Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Barranquilla by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Barranquilla Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
that time and location (what is the calle cross street?) works for me. Read More