Swedish-backed operator with 60+ years in gambling. The most expat-friendly sportsbook in Colombia — accepts passport registration and has the highest verified welcome bonus.
If you just arrived in Colombia and only have your passport, Betsson is your only option among licensed platforms — and fortunately, it's also the best one. It's the platform we recommend to every expat, tourist, and digital nomad who wants to bet on sports legally in Colombia.
Betsson acquired the Colombian operator Colbet in 2020 and now operates under a Coljuegos license. The parent company is publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm and has been in the gambling industry for over 60 years. This isn't a scrappy startup — it's one of the largest and most established operators in the world.
The whole process takes about 15 minutes. Here's exactly what to do:
Betsson covers 32 sports. For American expats, the ones that matter most:
NFL and NBA have full game lines, player props, and live in-play betting. MLB has moneylines, run lines, totals, and first-five-inning markets. If you're used to DraftKings or FanDuel, the market depth is comparable for major leagues.
Easiest method if you just arrived: Efecty. Generate a payment code in Betsson, walk to any Efecty location, hand them cash. Account funded in minutes. No bank account needed.
Fastest method if you have a bank account: PSE. Instant bank transfer. Select Betsson as the payee, log into your banking app, approve. Done in 60 seconds.
Mobile method: Nequi. If you have Bancolombia + Nequi set up, you can deposit instantly from your phone.
International card: Visa is accepted. Some US-issued cards will decline — it depends on your bank. Try it first; if it doesn't work, use Efecty.
Sign up takes about 15 minutes. Have your passport and a Colombian phone number ready.
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