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Claro top-ups for Guatemala start at $14.49, with 6 plans up to $138.60 on this page. It gives the most credit per dollar of the 2 main Guatemala operators today. Prices checked 2 November 2026.

How to recharge Claro from abroad

  1. 1Enter the number. Type the Claro 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 $14.49. What the number receives and the validity are shown before you pay.
  3. 3Pay by card. Pay from abroad 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 Claro number within about a minute and you get a receipt by email. If the operator rejects it, you are refunded in full.
Cheapest plan
$14.49
Plans listed
6
Credit per $1 (best plan)
Q4.00
Value rank in Guatemala
1 of 2 main operators
Country code
+502

Claro plans and prices

Claro recharge

PlanOn the phoneYou pay
Airtime top-up≈ GTQ 55.50$14.49
Airtime top-up≈ GTQ 111$28.29
Airtime top-up≈ GTQ 166$42.05
Airtime top-up≈ GTQ 222$55.85
Airtime top-up≈ GTQ 333$83.45
Airtime top-up≈ GTQ 555$138.60

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

Pay with a card from any country. Top up Claro 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.

Quick answer

A Claro Guatemala recharge from abroad starts at $14.49 on Slashtel. Enter the Guatemalan mobile number, the operator is detected automatically, and the top-up is delivered in minutes. Airtime top-ups land as 95.87 GTQ, 144 GTQ, 192 GTQ, 288 GTQ or 479 GTQ, and Claro SuperPack options such as Superpack $7 All included USA run for 7 days.

Last checked: September 2026

How to top up a Claro number from abroad

Slashtel sells direct Claro Guatemala top-ups that are delivered to the number in minutes. You enter the Guatemalan mobile number, the operator is detected from that number, and you pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Airtime top-ups and Claro SuperPack options are both available, with the amount shown landing on the phone.

The process is short and does not need an account with the operator or a visit to a shop in Guatemala.

  1. Open the Slashtel top-up page for Guatemala and select Claro if the operator is not already detected.
  2. Type the mobile number. Guatemalan numbers use 8 digits, for example 5123 4567, and the international form is +502 5123 4567.
  3. Check the number on screen. The operator is detected from the number you entered, so a wrong digit can send the top-up to the wrong line.
  4. Choose the amount or plan you want, such as an Airtime top-up or a Claro SuperPack option.
  5. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay and confirm the order.
  6. Wait for delivery. The top-up reaches the number in minutes, and the recipient gets the balance or plan on the phone.

If you are topping up for someone else, you only need their Guatemalan number. Nothing is installed on their phone and no code has to be typed by them.

The plans and what lands on the phone

Claro Guatemala top-ups come in two shapes. Airtime top-ups add balance in Guatemalan quetzales, and Claro SuperPack options add a bundle with a set validity period. The amount shown for each option is the amount that lands on the phone, and none of the listed options carry an operator tax deduction.

Airtime top-ups land as 95.87 GTQ, 144 GTQ, 192 GTQ, 288 GTQ or 479 GTQ. These are balance amounts, so the person receiving them can use them as Claro allows for calls, data or other services.

Claro SuperPack options are bundles with a validity period. Superpack $7 All included USA runs for 7 days. $12 Datos USA 1 and Superpack $12 All included USA each run for 15 days. Superpack $15 All included USA, $20 Datos USA 3, Todo Incluido 30GB, $30 Datos and $40 Datos each run for 30 days.

Pick the option that matches how the phone is used. A short bundle suits a visitor or a short trip, while a 30 day option suits a line that is used steadily through the month.

Entering the number correctly

Guatemalan mobile numbers have 8 digits and the country dial code is 502. The national form looks like 5123 4567 and the international form looks like +502 5123 4567. There is no leading zero to drop, so the digits you see in the national format are the digits that go after the dial code.

Enter the number without spaces if the field asks for plain digits, and keep the 8 digits in the same order. The operator is detected from the number, so Claro is selected automatically when the number belongs to Claro.

Double check the number before paying. A top-up that lands on a different line cannot be moved afterwards, and the recipient will not see any balance or bundle arrive.

If a top-up does not go through

Most top-ups are delivered in minutes. If nothing arrives, the usual causes are a mistyped digit, a number that is not active, or a temporary delay on the operator side. Check the number first, then wait a short while before trying again.

Compare the number you entered with the number the recipient gives you, digit by digit. Guatemalan numbers are 8 digits after the 502 dial code, so a missing or extra digit is easy to spot.

If the number is correct and the phone is switched on, allow a little time for the operator to process the order. Keep the confirmation you received so you can refer to the order if you need to follow it up.

Paying safely

Payment is made on the Slashtel checkout by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number you enter, and the top-up is sent directly to that number rather than to an account you manage. The price you see at checkout is the price you pay.

Use a payment method in your own name and keep the confirmation email or receipt. If you are paying for a family member in Guatemala, their number is the only detail you need from them.

Check the amount and the number on the confirmation screen before you complete the payment. Once the order is placed, the top-up is sent to the number shown.

Last checked: October 2026

How to top up Claro from the USA

To top up Claro Guatemala from the USA, use an online top-up service, enter the Guatemalan mobile number, choose a Claro plan and pay with a card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. No account is needed, cards from any country work, and most top-ups arrive within minutes. Claro is detected automatically from the number.

Claro numbers in Guatemala use the country dial code 502 and 8 digits. A national number such as 5123 4567 becomes +502 5123 4567 in international form. There is no leading zero to drop, so enter the number as it is with the 502 code in front.

You do not need to know which Claro plan the phone is on. The service reads the number and detects the operator, so the top-up goes to Claro once you confirm the number is correct.

  1. Open the Claro Guatemala top-up page and enter the Guatemalan mobile number with the 502 dial code, for example +502 5123 4567.
  2. Check that the number is shown correctly and that Claro is detected as the operator.
  3. Choose a plan, such as an Airtime top-up, the Superpack USD 7 All included USA with 7 days validity, or the Superpack USD 15 All included USA with 30 days validity.
  4. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card your bank confirms. Cards from any country work and no account is needed.
  5. Wait for the confirmation. Most top-ups arrive within minutes, and an email receipt is sent to you.

Choosing a Claro plan for family in Guatemala

Choose between a plain Airtime top-up and a Claro SuperPack. Airtime puts credit on the phone, while SuperPacks bundle an allowance with a set validity. Match the plan to how your family member uses the phone and how often you want to send, since you can make up to 2 top-ups per card, email or number every 24 hours.

Airtime top-ups are listed with the amount that lands on the phone, for example 55.47 GTQ or 111 GTQ. These suit someone who wants to decide for themselves how the credit is spent, or who needs a small amount to keep the line active.

SuperPacks are named by their value and their USA allowance, with validity shown next to each one. The Superpack USD 7 All included USA lasts 7 days. The USD 12 Datos USA 1 and the Superpack USD 12 All included USA both run for 15 days. The Superpack USD 15 All included USA and the USD 20 Datos USA 3 both run for 30 days. Longer validity means fewer top-ups to arrange.

Remember the limit of up to 2 top-ups per card, email or number every 24 hours. If several family members share one number, or you send to more than one phone, plan your top-ups around that limit.

Paying, timing and what lands on the phone

Prices are shown in US dollars before you pay, and nothing is added at checkout. The amount that lands on the phone is shown next to each plan, so you can see the airtime credit or bundle before paying. Payment works with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card from any country, and no account is needed.

The price you see before payment is the price you pay from $14.49. There are no added charges at checkout. Each plan lists what the phone receives, whether that is airtime in GTQ or a SuperPack with its validity in days, so there is no guessing about the value of the top-up.

Delivery is quick. Most top-ups arrive within minutes, and you receive an email receipt for your records. The operator is detected from the number, which reduces the chance of sending to the wrong network. Double check the 8 digit number and the 502 dial code before you confirm, because a top-up sent to a wrong number cannot be redirected.

Keep the 24 hour limit in mind: up to 2 top-ups per card, email or number. If you send regularly, a longer validity SuperPack such as the 30 day options can reduce how often you need to return to the page.

Plan names are shown without dollar signs, and the only price shown is the live from-price. Refer to bundles by name and validity when you compare them, for example the Superpack USD 12 All included USA with 15 days, rather than by price alone.

Questions, answered

How do I recharge Claro Guatemala from the USA?

Enter the Guatemalan mobile number on Slashtel, check that Claro is detected, choose an Airtime top-up or a Claro SuperPack option, then pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The top-up is delivered to the number in minutes, and prices start at $14.49.

What number format does Claro Guatemala use?

Guatemalan mobile numbers have 8 digits and the country dial code is 502. The national form is 5123 4567 and the international form is +502 5123 4567. There is no leading zero to drop, so the 8 digits follow the dial code directly.

How much airtime can I send to a Claro Guatemala number?

Airtime top-ups land as 95.87 GTQ, 144 GTQ, 192 GTQ, 288 GTQ or 479 GTQ. These are balance amounts added to the line, and the amount shown for each option is the amount that lands on the phone.

What Claro SuperPack options are available for Guatemala?

Options include Superpack $7 All included USA for 7 days, $12 Datos USA 1 and Superpack $12 All included USA for 15 days, and Superpack $15 All included USA, $20 Datos USA 3, Todo Incluido 30GB, $30 Datos and $40 Datos for 30 days.

How long does a Claro Guatemala top-up take to arrive?

Delivery is usually within minutes of payment. If nothing arrives, check the 8 digit number first, since a mistyped digit sends the top-up to a different line. If the number is correct, allow a short time for the operator to process the order.

How do I top up Claro Guatemala from the USA?

Open the Claro Guatemala top-up page, enter the number with the 502 dial code and 8 digits, choose a plan and pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. No account is needed, cards from any country work, and most top-ups arrive within minutes.

Can I top up Claro from abroad with a foreign card?

Yes. Payment works with cards from any country, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay, as long as your bank confirms the card. You do not need an account, and prices are shown in US dollars before payment with nothing added at checkout.

Are there limits on how often I can top up Claro Guatemala?

Yes. You can make up to 2 top-ups per card, email or number every 24 hours. If you send to several phones or share one number, plan around this limit. Longer validity SuperPacks with 30 days can reduce how often you need to top up.

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 Claro number from abroad?

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.

How much does a Claro recharge cost?

Plans currently start from $14.49 and go up to $138.60, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.

Can I recharge someone else's Claro number?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid Claro 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?

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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