How to deposit money to a bank account in Guatemala

Did you know you can deposit money directly to a bank account in Guatemala from a Western Union agent location? Sending directly to a bank account in person from a Western Union^® agent location in the United States is one of the best ways for loved ones to receive their money. Send money directly to major banks in Guatemala such as Banco G & T, Continental, and Banrural.

We’re here to help provide you with the information needed to easily deposit money directly to a bank account right from where you are.

 

Send money directly to bank accounts in Guatemala in a few simple steps:

1. Check out the list of some of the major banks you can transfer to in Guatemala.

 

Banks in Guatemala

Banco G & T Continental

Banrural

Bantrab

Banco Agromercantil

 

2. Before you head to a nearby agent location, be prepared with your receiver’s banking information.

Receiver information needed to transfer money to a bank account:

1. Name (first/last)
2. Bank name
3. Account number
   • Account numbers in Guatemala can be up to 29 characters long. Double check with your receiver to make sure you have the correct one.
4. Account type (savings account, checking account, etc.)
5. Address, city, state, postal code, country code
6. Phone number with country code

Note: Make sure that the details being provided are accurate to avoid delays.

 

3. Plan ahead! Check local banking hours to make sure your money gets deposited at the time you want it to be.

How fast will the money get deposited into my receiver’s bank account?

When sending money to a bank account in Guatemala, deposit availability varies per bank. The availability of the deposit can take anywhere from Real Time to same day banking. For example, deposits done to bank account owners of Banco G & T and Banco de los Trabajadores can be available Real Time¹. However, deposits done to bank account owners of Banrural, and Banco Agromercantil will be available same banking day if before the cut off time.

Keep in mind that other local banks may have other deposit cut-off times during the week or could be closed over the weekends and holidays. These are factors that may delay funds being deposited into your receiver’s bank account.

What currency will the money be deposited in?

Guatemalan quetzal

 

4. Visit a nearby agent location nearby!

Easily send a money transfer to your recipient’s bank account from one of over 57,000² Western Union^® agent locations in the U.S. Western Union deposits money transfers directly into the receiver’s bank account. Start sending money to a bank account today!

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^{1 Real Time transfers are available when sending to Banco G & T and Banco de los Trabajadores.}

^{2 Agent location count from Q4 2021.}