Banks and ATMs in Guatemala City
Guatemala City has the most comprehensive banking infrastructure in the country, with every major bank operating multiple branches and ATMs across all zones. For international visitors, Zona 10 has the highest concentration of ATMs that reliably accept foreign cards.
Best ATMs for International Cards
Banco Industrial (BI) ATMs have the lowest fees for international withdrawals (Q25/~$3.25 USD per transaction) and reliably accept Visa, MasterCard, and most international debit cards. The 5B network (over 2,000 ATMs nationwide) is the most widespread and works with most international cards. BAC Credomatic ATM Full machines dispense both quetzales and US dollars.
ATM Withdrawal Limits
Most ATMs limit withdrawals to Q2,000 (~$260 USD) per transaction. You can make multiple transactions, but your home bank’s daily limit applies. Banco Industrial allows the highest single-transaction amount.
Banking Hours
Mall branches (Oakland Mall, Proceres) have extended hours: Mon-Sat 10 AM - 8 PM, Sun 10 AM - 7 PM. Standard branches: Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5 PM, Sat 9 AM - 1 PM. ATMs are available 24/7.
Related Pages
- Exchange Rates in Guatemala – live USD/GTQ rates
- Cost of Living in Guatemala – how far your money goes
- Guatemala Department – department overview