Nequi was enabled as a means of payment on the Wenia platformthe cryptoasset company of Grupo Bancolombia, from this Wednesday, December 11.
The Wenia users can use the neobank to buy COPW from now, and then convert them to others cryptoassets. Also, you can use Nequi as an account to receive Colombian pesos, as a product of the sale of digital assets available in the application: Bitcoin, Ether, SOL, POL and digital dollars (USDC).
Wenia has experienced a growth exponential since it was launched on the market, with an average increase of 69% monthly in the volume of its transactions.
Regarding the integration, the CEO of Wenia, Pablo Arboleda, assures that “We continue to innovate and expand the possibilities for our weniers, who can now transact cryptoassets with a payment method that they already know, that they trust and that has extensive experience such as Nequi.”.
It is worth noting that, with about 21 million users, Nequithe business line of Bancolombia SA, is one of the most used neobanks in the country, with a average of 361 million transactions every month. “This step reinforces our commitment to being a bridge between the silver of today and the crypto assets of the future.“Arboleda said.
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Likewise, María del Pilar Correa, business strategy leader at Nequi, said that from Nequi they are “in constant search for tools and options that allow our users to improve their relationship with money, grow and achieve their goals. Without a doubt, Wenia is an excellent ally for this.”.
How to use Nequi as a payment method in the Wenia app?
After being a registered Wenia user, you only have to follow three simple steps:
1. Select the ‘buy’ option: It is located on the home screen of the Wenia app. There Nequi is selected as the payment method.
2. Confirm the account: In this step, you must indicate whether the cell phone registered in Wenia corresponds to the same device as Nequi; If they are different cell phones, it can be changed by pressing the “I want to use another number” option. (This will only happen the first time.)
3. Buy COPW: After this, enter the amount of COPW to purchase. A notification will instantly appear on the cell phone that leads you to log in to Nequi to accept the payment from the App’s notification center.
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How to sell digital assets and receive the money in the Nequi account?
1. Enter the Wenia app.
2. Select the ‘Sell’ option: Choose the account where you want to receive the payment and confirm it.
3. Define the amount: include the value of COPW to sell. Confirm the sale details to receive an email that confirms the transaction, and that’s it!
VALENTINA DELGADILLO ABELLO
Journalist Portfolio
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