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Find the best ways to transfer money from United States to Guatemala

Compare the best deals on transfers from the United States to Guatemala. Explore the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best USD to GTQ exchange rates.

Read on for the insights and in-depth analysis, and all you need to send money to Guatemala from United States.

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WorldRemit was the top rated provider from United States to Guatemala

"24/7 live chat support provided in six languages. Special first transfer rates available, with airtime topup supported to many countries in Africa, Asia and South America."

Fees
$1.99 - $2.99
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 2 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.8% - 3%
Revolut was the cheapest from United States to Guatemala

"Revolut has 50+ million customers globally. You can hold up to 36 currencies in the app and send money quickly in 70+ currencies to 160+ countries."

Fees
0.3% - 1%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 5 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.1% - 0.6%
Ria Money Transfer was the fastest from United States to Guatemala

"Ria Money Transfer has over 35 yeas of trusted experience. Send money online to over 190 countries, and to over 500,000 pickup locations."

Fees
$1 - $10
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
2 - 3%

Overall best way: WorldRemit

WorldRemit is our recommended company for transferring US Dollar to Guatemala.

We tested & reviewed 11 transfer providers, and WorldRemit scored highly.

In the last six months, WorldRemit appeared in 77.3% of United States to Guatemala searches, and was the top rated company supporting payments the United States into Quetzal.

So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your United States to Guatemala transfer using WorldRemit.

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How to compare deals on your United States to Guatemala transfer

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from United States to Guatemala
WorldRemit
Total number of US - GT providers
11
Average cheapest fees & rate
Revolut
Average fastest transfer
Ria Money Transfer
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Revolut
Best for debit card
Instarem
Best for credit card
Instarem

Considerations for sending money from United States to Guatemala

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Compare providers

Always compare ways to send money from the United States to Guatemala to get the best options for fees, speed, and reliability.

Our analysis included 11 providers that operate between United States and Guatemala.

Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in the United States when you need to send money to Guatemala.

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Track the US Dollar-Quetzal exchange rate
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Choose the right payment method
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Use regulated providers
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Consider transfer limits
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How to receive money in Guatemala
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Have your ID ready
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Don't forget about taxes

Cheapest way to send money from the United States to Guatemala: Revolut

Revolut offers the lowest cost transfers of the 11 compared.

Data collected for transfers between the United States and Guatemala over the past six months shows that Revolut is % cheaper than the second-best option.

This cost combines an average exchange rate between the US Dollar and Quetzal that is 0.14% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 0* USD.

*The most common fee applied to USD-GTQ by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.

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Fastest way to transfer money to Guatemala from the United States: Ria Money Transfer.

Of 11 companies compared, Ria Money Transfer offers the quickest way to send US Dollars to Guatemala.

Through our data, we found Ria Money Transfer to be the fastest option for sending money from the United States into Quetzal in 48.1% of occasions. For fast USD to GTQ money transfers, Ria Money Transfer comes highly recommended.

the United States to Guatemala transfers with Ria Money Transfer have an average fee of 4 USD.

To test that Ria Money Transfer was the 'fastest' option we compared 11 providers. With this, we compared overall speed of sending money from the United States to Guatemala made up of depositing US Dollars, to a money transfer account and transfer times to Guatemala.

When sending at speed is a priority, Ria Money Transfer is our recommended choice for sending into Guatemala from United States.

Send large sums of money

Transferring bigger amounts of money from the United States to Guatemala should be done with the exchange rate and management of the service in mind.

WorldRemit offers the strongest all round option for large transfers of the
11 money transfer companies compared.

Whether for business or a property purchase, sending large amounts of money can be expensive if you get a bad exchange rate from Quetzal to Quetzal.

As such, opt for WorldRemit for sending large sums of money to Guatemala from the United States.

Understanding the costs involved when moving money from United States to Guatemala

The total cost of money transfers to Guatemala from the United States, is a combination of exchange rates and fees. Sending with a company that can offer a good competitive rate and low (or no) fees is the best way to get a good deal.

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current mid-market for USD-GTQ is 7.7032 GTQ per US Dollar.

  • Using a transfer company offering an exchange rate closer to this will result in being able to buy more Quetzal for your US Dollars.

  • On average for the last three months, the USD-GTQ mid-market rate has been 7.7413 GTQ per US Dollar. This hit a high of 7.787, and a low of 7.6803.

  • From the 11 companies compared, Revolut offers the best exchange rates.

  • The biggest factor in the overall cost of sending money is the exchange rate you receive on converting USD to GTQ.

Fees: Some money transfers between the United States and Guatemala will be subject to fees. Revolut has had an average fee of 0 USD per transfer over the last 6 months. Although, you should search for your send amount for actual fees as your scenario may be different.

Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Quetzal eventually received in Guatemala.

This number should guide you, as a higher amount of money received in Guatemala means a better overall cost of sending money from the United States.

Finding the best exchange rate for US Dollar to Quetzal

Timing is essential for sending money between USD and GTQ. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much GTQ you get for your USD.

Mid-market Rate
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= 7.703177 GTQ

Over the last six months, here’s what we’ve seen:

  • The exchange rate from USD to GTQ averaged 7.7413 GTQ.

  • The highest value recorded was 7.787 GTQ, while the lowest was 7.6803 GTQ.

  • There are currently 11 providers offering transfers between the United States and Guatemala close to this rate

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Payment methods for United States to
Guatemala transfers

  • Bank transfers

    Bank transfers are often the fastest option, and normally the cheapest, for sending money from the United States to Guatemala.

    By opting for a money transfer company such as Revolut for transfers from the United States to Guatemala, you can send money via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates. 


    On average, Revolut is the cheapest provider for bank transfers from the 11 we tested when sending USD to Guatemala.

    With an average fee of USD0 to send money from the United States to Guatemala, Revolut offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid card payments

    Using a debit card, or prepaid option, for sending money from the United States to Guatemala is easy with Instarem.


    Instarem is a market leader in debit card payments for transfers from the United States to Guatemala, this is among a total of 11 money transfer companies compared.

  • Credit card transfers

    When it comes to sending money with a credit card from the United States to Guatemala, Instarem emerges as our top choice of the 11 companies offering this service.

    Fee alert: credit card money transfers often result in a cash advance fee being charged by your card issuer. We recommend bank transfer or debit card where possible.

How we analyze the market

We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Guatemala and United States.


Our comparison engine and algorithms evaluate providers based on over 25 factors, including transfer fees, ease of use, exchange rates, mobile apps, transfer times & customer support.

We also consider how these services are rated on platforms like TrustPilot, AppStore, and Google Play, giving you a comprehensive view of what to expect.

This thorough analysis helps you get the best available deal - every time you want to move money from United States to Guatemala.


We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send USD to GTQ.


For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.

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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.