Guatemala

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Guatemala’s economy grew about 4.3% in 2025, serving a population of approximately 18.7 million. Cash, quetzal bank transfers and card payments support domestic commerce, while overseas payment and remittance channels connect households and businesses with incoming external funds.

Alpha-3:GTM
NUM:320
Population
19M
GDP
$123B
GDP per Capita
$7K
GDP Growth
4.3%
Deepdive

World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI), 2025

Cash in Guatemala

Quetzal cash continues to play an important role for Guatemala's small local businesses and rural purchases. Cards and ATMs are much easier to use in Guatemala City, Antigua and other tourist centers than in smaller communities.

ATMs (PER 100K)
32.7
BANKS (PER 100K)
21.6
DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)
1.4
CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)
0.2
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IMF, Financial Access Survey (FAS), 2025

Payment Methods

Estimated Monthly Usage, Aurato Research, October 2026

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Compliance

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