Payment Options for
Orbita Spanish School, Guatemala

Cash is Preferred: We strongly prefer payments in local currency (Quetzales). Banks and apps impose limitations and often involve currency loss.
Short Stays (One Week): Students enrolling for one week must pay in local currency (Quetzales) unless they encounter specific issues doing so.
Research ATM Fees: We highly recommend researching which bank cards charge the least for withdrawals at ATMs in Guatemala.

Set Up Transfer Accounts Early: To use services like REMITLY, ZELLE, REVOLUT, or WISE, you must open and verify your account before you leave your country. Attempting this abroad is very difficult.
The Administrative Fee: The administrative fee we charge is to help cover the costs of converting money to local currency and the commission charged by intermediary banks.
Online Payments only apply when a student pays for more than 2 weeks. The fee charged covers international transfer costs and currency conversion.

OPTION 1:

Cash Payments & Local Currency

1. Local Currency (Quetzales) is Strongly Preferred.

Transaction Fees: Be aware that ATMs charge a fee of $4–$6 USD per withdrawal, plus any fee your home bank charges. Some banks may reimburse their customers for these fees.
Withdrawal Limits: There is a low transaction limit (typically Q2,000 / $270 USD) per withdrawal.

US dollars are accepted too.

We accept $50 and $100 USD bills at an exchange rate of Q7.00 per $1 USD. The USD prices shown on our website are approximate, and cash payments in US dollars may require a few additional dollars to match the equivalent amount in Guatemalan quetzales.

You may also exchange your US dollars at a local bank and pay in Guatemalan quetzales. Banks generally offer better exchange rates but typically accept $50 and $100 USD bills only, in excellent condition.

OPTION 2:

Remitly (Highly Recommended)

Cost-Effective: Remitly is one of the best options, typically charging only around $2 USD per transaction. We do not apply any extra administrative fee for this option.

How to Use: You can send local currency (Quetzales) directly to our bank account. Account details and the direct Remitly link will be provided via email or WhatsApp upon booking.

OPTION 3:

ZELLE

How to Use: ZELLE account details will be provided via email or WhatsApp upon booking.

Important Note on Fees: Please add 3% to your total payment as an administrative fee to cover bank costs associated with this option.

OPTION 4:

Revolut

How to Use: Revolut account details will be provided via email or WhatsApp upon booking.

Important Note on Fees: Please add 3% to your total payment as an administrative fee to cover bank costs associated with this option.

OPTION 5:

Wise

How to Use: Wise account details will be provided via email or WhatsApp upon booking.

Important Note on Fees: Please add 3% to your total payment as an administrative fee to cover bank costs associated with this option.

OPTION 6:

PayPal

Important Fee Note: Due to high international transaction costs, a total fee of 8.0% will be added to your payment total. This covers the 5.9% international PayPal fee and the 2.1% administration fee.

How to Use: PayPal account details will be provided via email or WhatsApp upon booking.

Pay with PayPal