The Colombian government, through Prosperidad Social, has launched the second payment cycle of 2026 for the Renta Ciudadana program, this time integrating the VAT refund transfer. This financial effort aims to alleviate extreme poverty and strengthen the economy of the country’s most vulnerable households.
**Key Calendar Dates**
A specific schedule has been established for this period to ensure beneficiaries can access their funds in an orderly manner:
– **Start of payments:** May 2, 2026.
– **Final date to claim:** May 18, 2026.
It is essential that beneficiaries claim their payment within these dates to avoid accumulation or possible suspension in future cycles.
**Coverage and Investment**
The deployment for this second cycle is massive, reflecting the commitment to social security:
– **Beneficiaries:** More than 774,000 households nationwide will receive the incentive.
– **Total investment:** The government has allocated approximately 322 billion Colombian pesos for this unified transfer.
– **Amounts:** Households under this line can receive up to 500,000 pesos, depending on their classification and compliance with co-responsibilities.
**Payment Methods and Authorized Channels**
For this cycle, the distribution of resources is carried out through a logistics network with postal money order operators:
– **Postal partners:** The temporary union formed by SuRed and SuperGIROS is responsible for delivery by money order throughout the national territory.
– **Checkpoint inquiry:** It is recommended to check the exact assigned point on the official Prosperidad Social website to avoid unnecessary travel.
**Beneficiary Prioritization**
The program maintains a differential approach, prioritizing groups with the greatest economic and social barriers:
– Households with single-parent heads (especially mothers heading households) with children in early childhood.
– People with disabilities requiring permanent care.
– Indigenous communities with children and adolescents.
– Households classified in Group A of Sisbén IV.
**Permanence Requirements**
To ensure continuity in the program, Prosperidad Social reminds that households must meet certain criteria:
– Have a valid identification document.
– Not be simultaneously linked to other transfer programs.
– Have signed the Commitment and Co-responsibility Agreement.
– Keep information updated in the Sisbén databases.
**How to Check If You Are a Beneficiary**
To make an online inquiry:
1. Visit the official website: rentaciudadana.prosperidadsocial.gov.co.
2. Check your registration: Click on “Consulte aquí si está registrado”.
3. Enter your data: Provide your ID number, document type, and date of birth.
4. Complete the reCAPTCHA: This is to verify your identity.
5. Review your payment status.
If you prefer direct assistance, you can contact the following lines:
– Prosperidad Social: 01-8000-951100.
– Bogotá: (601) 379 1088.