Send money to Guatemala
TapTap Send
Rate 7.6002 · Fee free
You send
$1,000
Estimated receipt
Q7,600
Q240 more than the lowest estimate · 0.54% markup vs mid-market
Affiliate link · No extra cost to you
Quick answer: TapTap Send ranks first of 13 for 1,000 USD → GTQ: 7,600.25 GTQ estimated. 236.35 GTQ separates first from last.
Latest pricing observation: . Oldest observation used: . Quotes are kept per USD→GTQ pair, not per country, so check is served before you commit. Methodology.
What is the cheapest way to send USD to GTQ?
Sending $1,000 to Guatemala, ranked by estimated payout.
Source: our collected quotes
TapTap SendBest value
7.6002
Free
Q7,600.25
Send
7.5498
$1.99
Q7,534.79
Send
7.5414
$1.99
Q7,526.40
Send
7.5957
$14.29
Q7,487.12
Send
Estimated payout difference: Q236.35 between first and last on $1,000.
Guatemala is one of the most remittance-dependent economies in the world — remittances exceeded $21 billion in 2023, representing over 20% of GDP and more than the entire agricultural sector. The vast majority of transfers come from Guatemalans living in the United States, and the USD-to-GTQ corridor has dozens of competing providers, especially for cash pickup at local banks and agents.
- Cash pickup and bank deposit are both widely used. Banrural and Banco Industrial have the largest agent networks across all 22 departments, including rural highland communities.
- The GTQ (Guatemalan quetzal) is a managed-float currency with a relatively narrow band. It has stayed in the Q7.5–Q8.0 per USD range for many years, reducing FX uncertainty.
- Banco de Guatemala regulates all inbound international transfers. There are no limits or taxes on personal incoming remittances.
- Western Union, MoneyGram, and Ria have extensive cash pickup networks through Guatemalan bank partners. Smaller banks like Bantrab and Banrural are particularly active in rural agent networks.
- Bi (Banco Industrial) is Guatemala's largest private bank and is a popular landing point for SWIFT transfers. Bantrab (workers' bank) has strong rural reach.
Which provider offers the best USD to GTQ rate?
TapTap Send
4.7Exchange rate
7.6002
Fee
Free
Recipient gets
Q7,600.25
Speed
Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Guides, fees & how it works
Which provider suits each USD→GTQ transfer?
TapTap Send currently leads on both cost and speed for transfers to Guatemala.
Cheapest transfer
TapTap Send
Delivers the most GTQ for your money
Fastest transfer
TapTap Send
Delivers in Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Cash pickup
MoneyGram
Widest cash pickup network
Bank transfer
TapTap Send
Best rate for bank deposit to Guatemala
What you need to send money to Guatemala
Full name
Recipient's full legal name as registered with their bank or on their DPI (national ID)
Bank account number
Guatemalan bank account number (varies by bank, typically 10–13 digits)
Example: 1234567890123
Bank name
Name of the recipient's bank (e.g. Banrural, Industrial, G&T Continental)
DPI number
OptionalDocumento Personal de Identificacion number for cash pickup
Note: Guatemala does not use the IBAN system. Bank account numbers vary in length by institution. The DPI (Documento Personal de Identificacion) is Guatemala's national ID and is typically required for cash pickup transactions.
Transfer examples: USD to GTQ
Send $500
| Provider | Fee | Rate | Receives | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TapTap Send7.60 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) | Free | 7.60 | Q3,800 | Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) |
| InstaReM7.59 · 1-3 business days | Free | 7.59 | Q3,797 | 1-3 business days |
| Revolut7.58 · 0-1 days | $0.75 | 7.58 | Q3,785 | 0-1 days |
| Sendwave7.57 · Instant | $1.99 | 7.57 | Q3,768 | Instant |
| MoneyGram7.57 · Instant | $1.99 | 7.57 | Q3,768 | Instant |
| BOSS Money7.56 · Instant | $1.49 | 7.56 | Q3,771 | Instant |
Send $1,000
| Provider | Fee | Rate | Receives | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TapTap Send7.60 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) | Free | 7.60 | Q7,600 | Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) |
| InstaReM7.59 · 1-3 business days | Free | 7.59 | Q7,594 | 1-3 business days |
| Revolut7.58 · 0-1 days | $1.50 | 7.58 | Q7,572 | 0-1 days |
| Sendwave7.57 · Instant | $1.99 | 7.57 | Q7,555 | Instant |
| MoneyGram7.57 · Instant | $1.99 | 7.57 | Q7,551 | Instant |
| BOSS Money7.56 · Instant | $0.99 | 7.56 | Q7,557 | Instant |
Send $5,000
| Provider | Fee | Rate | Receives | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TapTap Send7.60 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) | Free | 7.60 | Q38,001 | Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) |
| InstaReM7.59 · 1-3 business days | Free | 7.59 | Q37,971 | 1-3 business days |
| Revolut7.58 · 0-1 days | $1.50 | 7.58 | Q37,906 | 0-1 days |
| Wise7.64 · 144 hours | $36.04 | 7.64 | Q37,921 | 144 hours |
| Xoom (PayPal)7.60 · Minutes to 3 days | $14.29 | 7.60 | Q37,870 | Minutes to 3 days |
| Sendwave7.57 · Instant | $1.99 | 7.57 | Q37,833 | Instant |
How much does it cost to send money to Guatemala?
Of the 13 estimates we hold for $1,000 USD to GTQ, 2 charge no transfer fee and 11 charge between $0.99 and $36.04. Their exchange rates sit 0.03% to 1.90% above the mid-market rate (median 0.99%), a spread worth 143 GTQ on this amount.
A steady pair: just 0.4 points apart; today's "good" is typical. Best payout day Wise (4 May 2026), worst Xoom (PayPal) (29 April 2026).
Ways to send money to Guatemala
Cash pickup is the dominant method in Guatemala — the country has a large unbanked population, and remittances from the US are a vital economic lifeline. Bank deposit is growing but cash remains king, especially outside Guatemala City.
How can my recipient receive money in Guatemala?
Recipients in Guatemala have 4 ways to receive this transfer: bank deposit; cash pickup; home delivery; mobile wallet.
Bank Deposit
Direct transfer to Guatemalan bank accounts. Available at major banks nationwide.
Cash Pickup
Collect cash from thousands of agent locations across Guatemala — the most popular method due to high unbanked population.
Home Delivery
Cash delivered to the recipient's address in select Guatemalan cities.
Mobile Wallet
Transfer to Tigo Money mobile wallet for recipients with Tigo phone service.
What are the transfer limits and regulations for Guatemala?
Regulatory body
Superintendencia de Bancos de Guatemala (SIB)
Inbound transfer limits
No cap on incoming remittances — Guatemala is one of the most remittance-dependent economies in the region
Documentation you may need
- Sender's government-issued photo ID
- Recipient's DPI (Documento Personal de Identificacion) for cash pickup
- Tax ID (NIT) may be required for bank deposits over GTQ 30,000
Important things to know
- Guatemala receives over $18 billion annually in remittances, primarily from the United States.
- Remittances constitute roughly 18% of Guatemala's GDP.
- The quetzal (GTQ) is named after the national bird and is relatively stable against the US dollar.
- Cash pickup remains the most popular delivery method due to limited banking penetration.
How long does it take to send money to Guatemala?
8 of the 13 providers quoting USD to GTQ advertise delivery within minutes (TapTap Send, Sendwave, MoneyGram); 5 quote longer, such as InstaReM at 1-3 business days on USD to GTQ.
Provider-stated speeds for Guatemala, not our measurement.
- TapTap SendUnder 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
- SendwaveInstant
- MoneyGramInstant
- BOSS MoneyInstant
- Western UnionMinutes to 5 days
- InstaReM1-3 business days
- Revolut0-1 days
- WorldRemit0-3 days
- Paysend2 days
- Wise144 hours
Popular banks in Guatemala
5 banks commonly receive international transfers in Guatemala, including Banrural and Banco Industrial. SWIFT/BIC codes are shown where we could verify them; confirm the rest with the receiving bank.
Banrural
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Banco Industrial
INDLGTGC
Banco G&T Continental
GTCBGTGC
BAM (Banco Agromercantil)
BAMCGTGC
Banco de los Trabajadores (Bantrab)
—
Great time to send
SendScoreBest rate +0.04% vs the 30-day average, near the 90-day high. Rates are flat over the past week. Today's best beats the median provider by +2.52%.
- 40%near the 90-day high
- 25%+0.04% vs the 30-day average
- 20%today's best beats the median provider by +2.52%
- 15%flat over the past week
Who is usually cheapest here
InstaReM delivered the most on 53 of the last 91 days it quoted here (58%). But today's best is TapTap Send, which leads on 42% of days — worth comparing rather than assuming.
- 58%InstaReM — cheapest on 53 of 91 days it quoted
- 42%TapTap Send — cheapest on 38 of 91 days it quoted
- 0%Xoom (PayPal) — cheapest on 0 of 70 days it quoted
- 0%Revolut — cheapest on 0 of 91 days it quoted
91 contested days of 91; single-quote days excluded for USD→GTQ. See every corridor.
USD→GTQ: 196 days of our recorded provider rates
USD to GTQ Exchange Rate History
Per 100 USD sent, 196 days.
| Date | Remitly | Wise | __mid Market__ | InstaReM | Ria Money Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | |||||
| Oct 3 | 7.3955 | 7.6389 | 7.6412✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5416 |
| Oct 2 | 7.3955 | 7.6389 | 7.6465✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5416 |
| Oct 1 | 7.3926 | 7.6376 | 7.6414✓ | 7.5912 | 7.5396 |
| Sep 30 | 7.3907 | 7.6361 | 7.6377✓ | 7.5892 | 7.5396 |
| Sep 29 | 7.3907 | 7.6337 | 7.6360✓ | 7.5892 | 7.5346 |
| Sep 28 | 7.3858 | 7.6360 | 7.6375✓ | 7.5880 | 7.5376 |
| Sep 27 | 7.3907 | 7.6372✓ | 7.6372 | 7.5892 | 7.5376 |
| Sep 26 | 7.3907 | 7.6372✓ | 7.6372✓ | 7.5892 | 7.5376 |
| Sep 25 | 7.3887 | 7.6372✓ | 7.6372✓ | 7.5896 | 7.5376 |
| Sep 24 | 7.3887 | 7.6353 | 7.6391✓ | 7.5872 | 7.5277 |
| Sep 23 | 7.3887 | 7.6318 | 7.6326✓ | 7.5872 | 7.5277 |
| Sep 22 | 7.3829 | 7.6298✓ | 7.6298✓ | 7.5807 | 7.5277 |
| Sep 21 | 7.3810 | 7.6321✓ | 7.6321✓ | 7.5773 | 7.5297 |
| Sep 20 | 7.3810 | 7.6331✓ | 7.6331✓ | 7.5792 | 7.5277 |
| Sep 19 | 7.3810 | 7.6331✓ | 7.6331✓ | 7.5792 | 7.5277 |
| Sep 18 | 7.3810 | 7.6331✓ | 7.6331✓ | 7.5792 | 7.5277 |
| Sep 17 | 7.3791 | 7.6253 | 7.6544✓ | 7.5773 | 7.5247 |
| Sep 16 | 7.3762 | 7.6253 | 7.6329✓ | 7.5730 | 7.5277 |
| Sep 15 | 7.3791 | 7.6266 | 7.6327✓ | 7.5773 | 7.5277 |
| Sep 14 | 7.3839 | 7.6279 | 7.6355✓ | 7.5767 | 7.5297 |
| Sep 13 | 7.3839 | 7.6287✓ | 7.6287✓ | 7.5822 | 7.5297 |
| Sep 12 | 7.3839 | 7.6287 | 7.6333✓ | 7.5822 | 7.5346 |
| Sep 11 | 7.3839 | 7.6287 | 7.6379✓ | 7.5822 | 7.5346 |
| Sep 10 | 7.3810 | 7.6285 | 7.6346✓ | 7.5792 | 7.5541 |
| Sep 9 | 7.3810 | 7.6290 | 7.6374✓ | 7.5792 | 7.5346 |
| Sep 8 | 7.3858 | 7.6284 | 7.6445✓ | 7.5842 | 7.5287 |
| Sep 7 | 7.3800 | 7.6277 | 7.6330✓ | 7.5783 | 7.5287 |
| Sep 6 | 7.3800 | 7.6261 | 7.6633✓ | 7.5783 | 7.5287 |
| Sep 5 | 7.3800 | 7.6261 | 7.6633✓ | 7.5783 | 7.5287 |
| Sep 4 | 7.3800 | 7.6283 | 7.6668✓ | 7.5783 | 7.5287 |
| Sep 3 | 7.3800 | 7.6274 | 7.6646✓ | 7.5783 | 7.5287 |
| Sep 2 | 7.3800 | 7.6274 | 7.6646✓ | 7.5783 | 7.5247 |
| Sep 1 | 7.3800 | 7.6269 | 7.6656✓ | 7.5783 | 7.5247 |
| Aug 31 | 7.3800 | 7.6269 | 7.6656✓ | 7.5783 | 7.5277 |
| Aug 30 | 7.3791 | 7.6269 | 7.6641✓ | 7.5773 | 7.5297 |
| Aug 29 | 7.3791 | 7.6269 | 7.6641✓ | 7.5773 | 7.5297 |
| Aug 28 | 7.3810 | 7.6286 | 7.6628✓ | 7.5792 | 7.5297 |
| Aug 27 | 7.3791 | 7.6273 | 7.6629✓ | 7.5773 | 7.5277 |
| Aug 26 | 7.3742 | 7.6254 | 7.6594✓ | 7.5721 | 7.5228 |
| Aug 25 | 7.3742 | 7.6253 | 7.6596✓ | 7.5723 | 7.5258 |
| Aug 24 | 7.4533 | 7.6253 | 7.6632✓ | 7.5753 | 7.5258 |
| Aug 23 | 7.4533 | 7.6253 | 7.6632✓ | 7.5753 | 7.5258 |
| Aug 22 | 7.4533 | 7.6253 | 7.6632✓ | 7.5753 | 7.5258 |
| Aug 21 | 7.4533 | 7.6266 | 7.6615✓ | 7.5766 | 7.5258 |
| Aug 20 | 7.4533 | 7.6258 | 7.6606✓ | 7.5753 | 7.5258 |
| Aug 19 | 7.4533 | 7.6259 | 7.6613✓ | 7.5753 | 7.5228 |
| Aug 18 | 7.4504 | 7.6263 | 7.6587✓ | 7.5723 | 7.5247 |
| Aug 17 | 7.4524 | 7.6266 | 7.6622✓ | 7.5743 | 7.5247 |
| Aug 16 | 7.4524 | 7.6266 | 7.6622✓ | 7.5743 | 7.5247 |
| Aug 15 | 7.4524 | 7.6266 | 7.6622✓ | 7.5743 | 7.5247 |
| Aug 14 | 7.4524 | 7.6266 | 7.6622✓ | 7.5743 | 7.5247 |
| Aug 13 | 7.4524 | 7.6268 | 7.6606✓ | 7.5743 | 7.5247 |
| Aug 12 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Aug 11 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Aug 10 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Aug 9 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Aug 8 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Aug 7 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5198 |
| Aug 6 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5198 |
| Aug 5 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5198 |
| Aug 4 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Aug 3 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Aug 2 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Aug 1 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 31 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5366 |
| Jul 30 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 29 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5228 |
| Jul 28 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 27 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5238 |
| Jul 26 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5238 |
| Jul 25 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5238 |
| Jul 24 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5228 |
| Jul 23 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5228 |
| Jul 22 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5228 |
| Jul 21 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 20 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 19 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 18 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 17 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 16 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 15 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 14 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 13 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 12 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 11 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 10 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 9 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 8 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5287 |
| Jul 7 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5238 |
| Jul 6 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5267 |
| Jul 5 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5267 |
| Jul 4 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5267 |
| Jul 3 | 7.4543 | 7.6252 | 7.6600✓ | 7.5763 | 7.5247 |
| Jul 2 | 7.4536 | 7.6244 | 7.6571✓ | 7.5743 | 7.5198 |
| Jul 1 | 7.4475 | 7.6251 | 7.6615✓ | 7.5694 | 7.5247 |
| Jun 30 | 7.4524 | 7.6238 | 7.6582✓ | 7.5752 | 7.5247 |
| Jun 29 | 7.4524 | 7.6215 | 7.6602✓ | 7.5743 | 7.5247 |
| Jun 28 | 7.4524 | 7.6215 | 7.6602✓ | 7.5743 | 7.5247 |
| Jun 27 | 7.4524 | 7.6215 | 7.6602✓ | 7.5743 | 7.5247 |
| Jun 26 | 7.4524 | 7.6234 | 7.6581✓ | 7.5743 | 7.5247 |
| Jun 25 | 7.4524 | 7.6200 | 7.6562✓ | 7.5729 | 7.5204 |
| Jun 24 | 7.4475 | 7.6226 | 7.6560✓ | 7.5693 | 7.5288 |
| Jun 23 | 7.4524 | 7.6237 | 7.6586✓ | 7.5743 | 7.5288 |
| Jun 22 | 7.4455 | 7.6219 | 7.6567✓ | 7.5673 | 7.5288 |
| Jun 21 | 7.4455 | 7.6219 | 7.6567✓ | 7.5673 | 7.5288 |
| Jun 20 | 7.4455 | 7.6219 | 7.6550✓ | 7.5673 | 7.5288 |
| Jun 19 | 7.4504 | 7.6216 | 7.6561✓ | 7.5723 | — |
| Jun 18 | 7.4426 | 7.6178 | 7.6526✓ | 7.5643 | — |
| Jun 17 | 7.4585 | 7.6181 | 7.6543✓ | 7.5673 | — |
| Jun 16 | 7.4585 | 7.6181 | 7.6543✓ | 7.5673 | — |
| Jun 15 | 7.4585 | 7.6181 | 7.6543✓ | 7.5673 | 7.5263 |
| Jun 14 | 7.4585 | 7.6181 | 7.6516✓ | 7.5673 | 7.5263 |
| Jun 13 | 7.4585 | 7.6181 | 7.6516✓ | 7.5673 | 7.5263 |
| Jun 12 | 7.4585 | 7.6181 | 7.6516✓ | 7.5673 | 7.5253 |
| Jun 11 | 7.4585 | 7.6201 | 7.6529✓ | 7.5674 | 7.5253 |
| Jun 10 | 7.4585 | 7.6201 | 7.6529✓ | 7.5674 | 7.5253 |
| Jun 9 | 7.4585 | 7.6206 | 7.6532✓ | 7.5673 | 7.5253 |
| Jun 8 | 7.4604 | 7.6200 | 7.6553✓ | 7.5693 | 7.5303 |
| Jun 7 | 7.4604 | 7.6200 | 7.6553✓ | 7.5693 | 7.5303 |
| Jun 6 | 7.4604 | 7.6200 | 7.6533✓ | 7.5693 | 7.5303 |
| Jun 5 | 7.4585 | 7.6210 | 7.6527✓ | 7.5693 | 7.5303 |
| Jun 4 | 7.4604 | 7.6220 | 7.6546✓ | 7.5697 | 7.5303 |
| Jun 3 | 7.4604 | 7.6228 | 7.6559✓ | 7.5693 | 7.5278 |
| Jun 2 | 7.4604 | 7.6217 | 7.6616✓ | 7.5693 | 7.5278 |
| Jun 1 | 7.4634 | 7.6203 | 7.6602✓ | 7.5723 | 7.5328 |
| May 31 | 7.4634 | 7.6203 | 7.6602✓ | 7.5723 | 7.5328 |
| May 30 | 7.4634 | 7.6203 | 7.6602✓ | 7.5723 | 7.5328 |
| May 29 | 7.4634 | 7.6246 | 7.6592✓ | 7.5723 | 7.5328 |
| May 28 | 7.4604 | 7.6205 | 7.6549✓ | 7.5693 | 7.5328 |
| May 27 | 7.4634 | 7.6237 | 7.6579✓ | 7.5727 | 7.5337 |
| May 26 | 7.4585 | 7.6237 | 7.6594✓ | 7.5698 | 7.5377 |
| May 25 | 7.4604 | 7.6203 | 7.6569✓ | 7.5693 | 7.5377 |
| May 24 | 7.4604 | 7.6203 | 7.6569✓ | 7.5693 | 7.5377 |
| May 23 | 7.4604 | 7.6203 | 7.6569✓ | 7.5693 | 7.5377 |
| May 22 | 7.4604 | 7.6209 | 7.6569✓ | 7.5693 | 7.5328 |
| May 21 | 7.4604 | 7.6220 | 7.6556✓ | 7.5697 | 7.5328 |
| May 20 | 7.4585 | 7.6207 | 7.6541✓ | 7.5673 | 7.5303 |
| May 19 | 7.4585 | 7.6217 | 7.6551✓ | 7.5690 | 7.5303 |
| May 18 | 7.4634 | 7.6208 | 7.6612✓ | 7.5723 | 7.5303 |
| May 17 | 7.4634 | 7.6208 | 7.6612✓ | 7.5723 | 7.5303 |
| May 16 | 7.4634 | 7.6208 | 7.6612✓ | 7.5723 | 7.5303 |
| May 15 | 7.4634 | 7.6226 | 7.6303✓ | 7.5723 | 7.5328 |
| May 14 | 7.4634 | 7.6213 | 7.6303✓ | 7.5723 | 7.5328 |
| May 13 | 7.6501 | 7.6275 | 7.6602✓ | 7.5723 | 7.5649 |
| May 12 | 7.6501 | 7.6289 | 7.6609✓ | 7.5743 | 7.5649 |
| May 11 | 7.6501 | 7.6318 | 7.6671✓ | 7.5792 | 7.5649 |
| May 10 | 7.6501 | 7.6318 | 7.6671✓ | 7.5792 | 7.5649 |
| May 9 | 7.6501 | 7.6318 | 7.6671✓ | 7.5792 | 7.5649 |
| May 8 | 7.6501 | 7.6333 | 7.6661✓ | 7.5792 | 7.5649 |
| May 7 | 7.6501 | 7.6306 | 7.6672✓ | 7.5793 | 7.5649 |
| May 6 | 7.6501 | 7.6326 | 7.6675✓ | 7.5773 | 7.5649 |
| May 5 | 7.6501✓ | 7.6329 | 7.6501✓ | — | 7.5649 |
| May 4 | 7.6501 | 7.6390 | 7.6776✓ | 7.5872 | 7.5649 |
| May 3 | 7.6501 | 7.6390 | 7.6776✓ | 7.5872 | 7.5649 |
| May 2 | 7.6501 | 7.6390 | 7.6776✓ | 7.5872 | 7.5649 |
| May 1 | 7.6501 | 7.6383 | 7.6751✓ | 7.5872 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 30 | 7.6501 | 7.6349 | 7.6737✓ | — | 7.5649 |
| Apr 29 | 7.6501 | 7.6345 | 7.6700✓ | — | 7.5649 |
| Apr 28 | 7.6501 | 7.6390 | 7.6741✓ | — | 7.5649 |
| Apr 27 | 7.6501 | 7.6407 | 7.6796✓ | — | 7.5649 |
| Apr 26 | 7.6501 | 7.6407 | 7.6796✓ | — | 7.5649 |
| Apr 25 | 7.6501 | 7.6407 | 7.6796✓ | — | 7.5649 |
| Apr 24 | 7.6501 | 7.6413 | 7.6802✓ | — | 7.5649 |
| Apr 23 | 7.6501 | 7.6418 | 7.6754✓ | — | 7.5649 |
| Apr 22 | 7.6501 | 7.6427 | 7.6765✓ | — | 7.5649 |
| Apr 21 | 7.6501 | 7.6420 | 7.6766✓ | 7.5910 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 20 | 7.6501 | 7.6419 | 7.6777✓ | 7.5909 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 19 | 7.6501 | 7.6419 | 7.6777✓ | 7.5909 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 18 | 7.6501 | 7.6419 | 7.6777✓ | 7.5909 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 17 | 7.6501 | 7.6449 | 7.6807✓ | 7.5938 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 16 | 7.6501 | 7.6439 | 7.6810✓ | 7.5912 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 15 | 7.6501 | 7.6434 | 7.6796✓ | 7.5892 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 14 | 7.6501 | 7.6420 | 7.6796✓ | 7.5892 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 13 | 7.6501 | 7.6460 | 7.6842✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 12 | 7.6501 | 7.6460 | 7.6842✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 11 | 7.6501 | 7.6460 | 7.6842✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 10 | 7.6501 | 7.6450 | 7.6830✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 9 | 7.6501✓ | 7.6454 | 7.6501✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 8 | 7.6501✓ | 7.6448 | 7.6501✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 7 | 7.6501✓ | 7.6440 | 7.6501✓ | 7.5922 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 6 | 7.6501✓ | 7.6455 | 7.6501✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 5 | 7.6501✓ | 7.6460 | 7.6501✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 4 | 7.6501✓ | 7.6460 | 7.6501✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 3 | 7.6501✓ | 7.6455 | 7.6501✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 2 | 7.6501✓ | 7.6455 | 7.6501✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5649 |
| Apr 1 | 7.6501✓ | 7.6455 | 7.6501✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5649 |
| Mar 31 | 7.6501✓ | 7.6459 | 7.6501✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5649 |
| Mar 30 | 7.6501 | 7.6500 | 7.6547✓ | 7.5942 | 7.5649 |
| Mar 29 | 7.6501 | 7.6559✓ | 7.6559✓ | 7.6021 | 7.5649 |
| Mar 28 | 7.6501 | 7.6557✓ | 7.6557✓ | 7.6021 | 7.5649 |
| Mar 18 | 7.4954 | 7.6576 | 7.6576✓ | 7.6194 | — |
| Mar 17 | 7.4908 | 7.6532 | 7.6548✓ | 7.6154 | — |
| Mar 16 | 7.4947 | 7.6595✓ | 7.6595✓ | 7.6194 | — |
| Mar 15 | 7.4996 | 7.6621✓ | 7.6621 | 7.6244 | — |
| Mar 14 | 7.4996 | 7.6621✓ | 7.6621 | 7.6244 | — |
| Mar 13 | 7.4996 | 7.6621✓ | 7.6621 | 7.6244 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about sending money to Guatemala
What is the cheapest way to send money to Guatemala?
Remitly and Ria consistently offer competitive USD-to-GTQ rates for Guatemala. Western Union and MoneyGram are widely used for cash pickup through local bank agents. For bank-to-bank deposits, Wise offers the best exchange rate but GTQ is a less common currency so availability may vary. Always compare total GTQ received.
How long does a transfer to Guatemala take?
Cash pickup through Western Union and MoneyGram agents is typically available within minutes. Bank deposits via Remitly or Ria arrive within 1–2 business days. Most providers offer same-day or next-day delivery for transfers received before a daily cut-off time.
What banks are best for receiving transfers in Guatemala?
Banco Industrial (Bi) and Banrural have the widest branch networks in Guatemala. Bantrab is popular among rural and agricultural workers. BAM (Banco Agromercantil) and Banco GT Continental are also large receiving banks. For cash pickup, Banrural agents reach the most rural areas. All major banks accept inbound SWIFT transfers.
What account details do I need to receive a bank transfer in Guatemala?
You need the recipient's account number, full legal name, and the bank's SWIFT code. Guatemala does not use IBAN. Key SWIFT codes: Banco Industrial (INDLGTGT), Banrural (BRURGTGT), BAM (BAGTGTGT). Confirm the exact SWIFT code with the recipient's bank as branch-specific codes may vary.
Are remittances taxed in Guatemala?
No. Personal remittances received in Guatemala are not subject to any Guatemalan income tax. The government has long recognised remittances as a vital economic lifeline and has no withholding or taxes on inbound personal transfers.