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If you have family or friends in Guatemala, sending money to them should be simple, secure, and stress-free. Whether you're supporting loved ones for Semana Santa 2025, helping with daily expenses, or just staying connected, transferring money from the United States to a Guatemalan bank account is now easy.
With Paysend, you can send money to major banks in Guatemala, including Banco Agromercantil de Guatemala (BAM), Banco G&T Continental, Banco Industrial, and Bantrab – all for a low fixed fee of $1.99.
For those supporting family and friends in Guatemala, sending money directly to a Visa or Mastercard® can be a fast and easy solution. Whether you’re helping with everyday expenses or sending money for a special occasion, transferring funds to a bank card allows recipients to access the money quickly in Guatemalan quetzales (GTQ).
Paysend provides a low-cost, secure way to send money to bank cards in Guatemala, ensuring fast payouts and transparent fees.
Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is one of the most important religious and cultural celebrations in Guatemala and across Latin America. In 2025, Semana Santa will take place from April 13 to April 19, with major celebrations happening on Good Friday, April 18.
This sacred time is marked by lively street parades, traditional alfombras, and religious devotion. Families gather to honor their faith, share meals, and take part in age-old traditions. But for many Guatemalans living in the United States, being far from home during Semana Santa can be difficult.
If you need to send money to Guatemala from the USA for cash pickup, Paysend provides a simple and secure option. Whether you’re supporting loved ones, helping with expenses, or sending money for a special occasion, cash pickup allows your recipient to collect funds at a trusted bank location in Guatemala.
With over 4,300 cash pickup locations, your recipient can receive the money in Guatemalan quetzales (GTQ), ready for collection within minutes.
