The former president of the Banking Association of Guatemala (ABG), Luis Lara Grojec, explained to S21.gt that "... electronic banking will continue to grow in the coming years, but more than services through computers, there will be an increase in the use of applications on mobile devices, such as cell phones and tablets.
 
Although the issue of checks has been reduced, it is estimated that the country lags about 7 to 10 years behind in terms of access and use of mobile banking and electronic transactions with respect to the US and some South American countries.
 

Source: s21.gt

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