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Tigo recharge
from the USA.

Tigo recharge from the USA: 2 Tigo plans, from $20.25. Up to $50 gets GTQ 108 recharge. Guatemala is 2 hours behind the USA. Prices checked 20 October 2026.

How to recharge Tigo from the USA

  1. 1Enter the number. Type the Tigo Guatemala mobile number with the country code (+502). The operator is detected automatically; no account or app needed.
  2. 2Pick a plan. Choose airtime or a data or validity plan, from $20.25. What the number receives and the validity are shown before you pay.
  3. 3Pay by card. Pay from the USA with Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Your bank may ask you to confirm in its app; that takes a few seconds.
  4. 4Delivered in minutes. The recharge lands on the Tigo number within about a minute and you get a receipt by email. If the operator rejects it, you are refunded in full.
Cheapest plan
$20.25
Plans listed
2
Credit per $1 (best plan)
Q3.60
Value rank in Guatemala
2 of 2 main operators
Country code
+502
Time difference
Guatemala (Guatemala City) is 2 hours behind New York
Calling from the USA
dial 011 502 then the number

What your USD buys from the USA

You spend up toBest plan within budgetOperatorValidityPrice
$50GTQ 108 rechargeTigoOperator default$30.03

Checkout shows the exact amount before you pay.

Tigo plans and prices

Tigo recharge

PlanYou pay
GTQ 72 recharge$20.25
GTQ 108 recharge$30.03

Live from Tigo. Prices are in US dollars and include our service fee; nothing is added at checkout.

Pay with a card from any country. Top up Tigo numbers in Guatemala with a Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay or Google Pay issued anywhere (debit or credit; prepaid and gift cards are not accepted). No local bank account, local wallet or local number needed.

Country code +502: how to call Guatemala and its number format.

Questions, answered

What Tigo plan can I get for $50 from the USA?

Up to $50: GTQ 108 recharge.

What is the time difference between the USA and Guatemala?

Guatemala (Guatemala City) is 2 hours behind New York right now. Recharges are delivered around the clock, so the time of day does not matter.

How do I enter a Guatemalan mobile number?

Enter it with the country code +502. A number written locally as 5123 4567 becomes +502 5123 4567. Guatemalan mobile numbers have 8 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.

How do I recharge a Tigo number from the USA?

Enter the number with the country code, pick a plan and pay by card. The operator is detected automatically and the credit goes straight to the phone. You do not need an account or a bank account in Guatemala.

Can I pay with a card from the USA?

Yes. Visa, Mastercard and other major debit and credit cards issued in the USA and most other countries are accepted.

Can I recharge someone else's Tigo number?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid Tigo number in Guatemala, your own or a family member's. You only need the number; the person does not need an account.

What if I enter the wrong number?

Recharges are delivered instantly and cannot be reversed once they reach a valid number, so check the number before you pay. If the operator rejects the number, Slashtel resends or refunds you in full.

What currency do I pay in from the USA?

Prices on this page are in US dollars and include the Slashtel service fee. At checkout your card may be shown and charged in your local currency, and the exact amount is confirmed before you pay.

Is it safe to pay on Slashtel?

Yes. Payments are processed by Stripe with 3D Secure where your bank supports it, and Slashtel never sees or stores your full card details.

How long does the recharge take?

Most recharges arrive within a few minutes. If the phone is switched off, the credit lands when it next connects. You get a confirmation email with your order reference.

What happens if the recharge fails?

If the operator rejects the recharge, we resend it. If it still can't be delivered, write to esim@slashtel.com or message us on WhatsApp with your order reference and we'll sort it out.

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