Paraguay’s SPI instant-payment system gives guaraní account transfers a shared domestic route alongside cards. Merchant acceptance and banking services operate in an economy that expanded approximately 6.6% in 2025, with about 7 million residents and GDP per capita near US$7,000.
Cash in Paraguay
Guaraní cash retains a place in Paraguay's economy, especially in the Chaco, where payment cards are rarely accepted. Instant transfers are growing, but merchant reach and location still determine whether notes can be left behind.
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Estimated Monthly Usage, Aurato Research, October 2026
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