You’ll have a wealth of choices when researching how to send money to Guatemala from the US. Whether supporting relatives with their cost of living or transferring funds as a gift, the main options to send money are:

• Online. Just register for a profile to get started.
• Via our app. Another convenient way to move money from anywhere.
• In-person. Find an agent location close to home.

The best way to send money from the US to Guatemala depends on what matters most to you. If convenience is the priority, sending online or in the Western Union app are easy options. You can also choose the delivery method that works best for your receiver, including direct to bank account, cash pickup, or to a debit card.

The cheapest way to send money to Guatemala will vary based on how you pay, how your receiver gets the money, and the exchange rate at the time of your transfer. Use our send money online tool to calculate money transfer costs before you send.

To send money to Guatemala in person, simply:

1. Find your nearest agent location by searching online.
2. Visit the center with a government-issued ID and the relevant receiver details.
3. Use a US-issued credit card3, debit card or bank account to send the money to Guatemala.
4. Check your receipt for a tracking number (MTCN).

To send money to Guatemala online, follow these steps:

• Log in or register for a Western Union profile, then click ‘send now’.
• Select Guatemala as the destination and enter the amount you wish to send.
• Choose cash pickup, debit card or bank account6 as the payout method.
• Use a US bank-issued credit card3 or debit card to pay for your money transfer.
• Use your tracking number (MTCN) to track the money transfer in real time – this usually appears in your email receipt.

To register to send money digitally to Guatemala, you simply need a US driver’s license, passport or government-issued ID. You’ll also need to know the recipient’s key information, such as their address, city, department and phone number.

To send money to Guatemala in person, simply:

• Find your nearest agent location by searching online.
• Visit the center with a government-issued ID and the relevant receiver details.
• Use a US-issued credit card3, debit card or bank account to send the money to Guatemala.
• Check your receipt for a tracking number (MTCN).

The cost of sending money to Guatemala can vary, though bank account to bank deposit tends to be the cheapest method. To get an idea of how much you might pay in transfer fees⁵, use our price estimator.

With Western Union, it’s easy to send money to some of the best banks in Guatemala. We partner with many trusted institutions, including Banrural, Banco Industrial, and Banco GYT.

Sending money to Guatemala without a bank account is possible if you pay for your transfer in cash or using a credit card. If your recipient doesn’t have a bank account, they can still receive money in cash at a Western Union agent location.

When you choose cash pickup, your receiver can collect the money at a participating Western Union agent location in Guatemala. They typically need the tracking number (MTCN) and a valid ID.

No, Western Union does not currently support mobile wallet payouts in Guatemala. Learn more about international mobile wallet transfers.