Sending money to Guatemala was fast and simple here.
The place is set up like your average currency exchange behind thick glass, but with the Banrural service available. The agent is bilingual of course. It was helpful and reassuring that his English language skills were perfect. Clean office, safe location.
Think Hispanic Western Union. I gave him the complete name of the person receiving monies, address, and Banrural account number in Guatemala that I wanted the funds deposited to. He advised me the transaction would take up to two hours to complete. It was, however, funds available approximately 1/2 hour later.
The cost was $10 for $1000. You are given a total $ value of Q deposited into the account with a transaction confirmation number. Fast & simple. A+ read more