How to Send Money to Guatemala for Cash Pickup
A convenient way to send money from the USA to Guatemala
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.
How to send money to Guatemala for Cash Pickup
Follow these steps to send money to a Banco Industrial, Banco G&T, Banco Agromercantil (BAM), or Banco de los Trabajadores cash pickup location.
- Log in or download the app
Download the Paysend app or visit our website to register for an account. Setting up your profile is simple and secure. - Select your destination
Choose Guatemala as the receiving country. - Choose your delivery method
Select cash pickup. The transfer is paid out in cash – ready for pickup in GTQ at 4,300 pickup locations within minutes.
• Choose from Banco Industrial, Banco G&T, and Banco Agromercantil (BAM) and send up to $3,000 per transaction.
• You can also send to Banco de los Trabajadores, where you can send up to $5,000 per transaction. - Enter recipient details
Provide the recipient’s name as it appears on their ID. Their cell number is optional – in case you want to notify your recipient of the pickup location. Double-check the name matches the name on the recipient’s ID in order to avoid delays. - Add the amount you want to send - You’ll see the exact amount that will be paid out in Guatemalan quetzales (GTQ) to your recipient, along with the low fixed fee of $1.99.
- Choose your payment method - Options include Digital Wallets, bank accounts and debit cards.
- Confirm and send
Review the transfer details, confirm the amount, and complete the transaction. Paysend will notify you with a pickup code once the funds are ready for collection.
Steps for a successful Cash Pickup
After you’ve sent the transfer, your recipient in Guatemala will need to do the following:
- Visit one of the cash pickup locations
The recipient can go to any location of the brand of bank you choose. - Provide the cash pickup code
Once the transaction is available for pickup, we will make the pickup code available to you in the transaction details. You will need to send this code to your recipient for them to share at the pickup location. - Provide an official valid photo ID
The recipient will need to provide a valid DPI (Documento Personal de Identificación) or Passport at the cash pickup location.
All locations will also accept Cedula de Vecindad, except Banco G&T. Want to send money to a bank account in Guatemala, instead? Read our easy steps for more information.
Why choose Paysend for sending money to Guatemala?
- Cash available in minutes
- More than 4,300 cash pickup locations across Guatemala
- Secure and reliable transfers
- Transparent fees with a low fixed fee of $1.99
Send money to Guatemala today for Cash Pickup
Sending money to Guatemala from the USA is easy. Whether it is for family, emergencies, or special events, Paysend provides a fast and convenient way to send money for cash pickup.
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