Convert Dollar to Quetzal: price of the USD in Guatemala for today, Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Guatemalan quetzal dawned this Wednesday April 8, 2026 in 7.64175 for every 1 USD, according to the Bank of Guatemala and international financial platforms updated in real time. This means that 10 dollars is equivalent to 76.4175 quetzales and 100 dollars is 764.175 quetzales, although the exact value may vary slightly depending on the time and provider you consult. At the opening of the day, the US currency has remained at that average level, confirming a stable range against the quetzal. Keep in mind that each exchange house, bank or money transfer app in the US can apply its own margin, so the final exchange rate you receive will almost always be a little less favorable than the “mid-market” or average market rate that you see in online converters.

For the chapines in the United States who send money to Guatemala, today the dollar continues to show a level stable against the quetzal, with very small daily variations in recent weeks. The rate has remained close to the 7.64–7.66 GTQ per dollar range in recent days, giving a relatively predictable scenario for planning remittances, utility payments, or large purchases in quetzales. Even so, it is advisable to check the exchange rate minutes before confirming a transfer, since the platforms can update the value several times a day according to the movement of the international market.

Dollar to Quetzal (USD/GTQ): Exchange rate in Guatemala today, Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Below, I share with you the current price available for buying and selling the US dollar (USD) against the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ) in the most relevant banks in Guatemala.

It is worth mentioning that the exchange rate may vary if the sale or purchase is made online, depending on the bank where the request is made.

Although the reference exchange rate is around 7.64175 quetzales per dollar, banks in Guatemala handle different purchase and sale prices. Entities such as Banrural, Banco Industrial, BAC Credomatic, Banco Promerica or Banco Agromercantil usually offer values ​​that move around this average, but with a few cents difference depending on whether you buy or sell dollars. In many cases, the rate you see at the counter is not exactly the same as what you find in online operations or international transfers. Additionally, some institutions may adjust their prices multiple times a day based on liquidity and currency demand.

How much is $1 dollar in Guatemala? Learn how to calculate USD to GTQ

If today you are calculating how much your family would receive in Guatemala, a quick example: with an exchange rate close to 7.66 GTQ, a shipment of $200 would translate to approximately 1,532 quetzales before commissions, and $500 would be around 3,830 quetzales. However, service commissions, international transfer charges and exchange margins can reduce that amount, so the final amount in the account or at the counter may be less than what the theoretical converter indicates.

For this reason, many people in the United States compare banks, digital apps, and money transfer companies to find the best mix between exchange rate and rate, especially on days when every penny counts. If the page you use does not clearly detail its commission or the exchange rate that will apply at the time of payment, that information is simply not available and it is best to confirm it before completing the operation.

How to send dollars from the United States to Guatemala?

People who want to transfer money in dollars from the United States to Guatemala have various options to do so. However, they must take into account delivery times and the convenience of each process so that it does not affect their business or personal needs.

• Transfers to international banks
• Online transfers like PayPal and Wise
• Peer-to-peer transfers
• Sending checks
• Financial institutions such as Western Union and MoneyGram

How to best take advantage of the US Dollar (USD) to Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) exchange today?

If you are going to send money from the United States to Guatemala, the first thing is to compare the exchange rate between at least two or three services before sending. Online converters show you the average rate, but what really matters is what your bank, exchange office or app offers you at the time of confirmation. It is also a good idea to review the recent history of the USD/GTQ pair to understand if the dollar has been rising or falling against the Guatemalan quetzal, although today the behavior is considered relatively stable.

Another useful strategy is to take advantage of exchange rate notifications or alerts offered by some platforms, to send when the dollar strengthens a little more against the quetzal. However, there is no public and detailed information, in real time, about all the specific commissions charged by each service for Spanish-speaking residents in the United States; You only see that data directly on the website or app of each provider.

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