Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) transfers. Check our fees.
You can’t currently send money from GTQ.
Sending to GTQ
Who can I send GTQ to?
You can send GTQ to most bank accounts in Guatemala.
You can’t send GTQ to businesses yet.
What information do I need about my recipient?
You’ll need these details:
Full legal name (the same as on their bank account)
Account number
Bank code (Swift code)
Account type (savings or checking)
Phone number with a country code and 8 digits
How much can I send?
You can send up to 6,800 USD (equivalent in GTQ) per transfer.
These banks have additional transfer limits:
Bank | Daily | Monthly |
---|---|---|
Banco GYT Continental | 3 transfers | 10 transfers |
Banco de los Trabajadores | 3 transfers | 20 transfers |
Banco Agromercantil | 3 transfers | 10 transfers |
How long does it usually take for the money to arrive?
Once Wise receives and converts your money, it usually arrives in your recipient’s bank account instantly — if you send money from Monday to Friday from 7 am to 10 pm GMT-6 to:
Banco GYT Continental
Banco de los Trabajadores
Banco Agromercantil
For other recipient banks in Guatemala, it can take up to 1 working day for your money to arrive.
We’ll always give you an estimate of how long your transfer will take when you set it up.