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Sending from Kenya
Sending to Kenya
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Send money to Kenya

Great KES rates to M-Pesa, Airtel Money, a bank account, for cash pickup or to a wallet. See the live rate and fee before you send nothing hidden, nothing to guess.

Great KES rates, small transparent margin
M-Pesa & Airtel Money delivered in seconds
Regulated through the Central Bank of Kenya's licensed payment service provider network
Rate locked while you sign up
USD
Live exchange rate
1 USD = 129.0000 KES
KES
64,500.00
Delivery method Mobile money (M-Pesa)
Arrives Today - in seconds
Total fees Included in send amount
2.99 USD
Send with confidence

As safe as sending money down the street

Crossing a border shouldn't feel riskier than it is. Every transfer to Kenya runs through the same regulated, monitored, fully-tracked pipeline regardless of distance.

Licensed & regulated

Operating through the Central Bank of Kenya's licensed payment service provider network.

Account name validation

Bank and mobile-money details, and where supported the account name, confirmed before funds move.

Every transfer screened

Real-time fraud and AML checks run before your money ever leaves.

Explicit status, always

Processing, delivered, or needs attention never left wondering.

Typical transfer limits

Shown in USD
Minimum transfer$1
Per transfer (unverified)$2,000
Per transfer (verified)$50,000
Daily limit (verified)$100,000
Live KES rate

The real rate, with no hidden fees

We use a live mid-market reference rate with a small, transparent margin and show your exact fee before you send.

One clear fee per transfer

Shown clearly upfront, before any commitment.

A small, transparent FX margin

Calculated dynamically, and always honest.

Exact KES visibility

Know your recipient's precise amount before you pay.

Zero receiving-side deductions

No extra fees deducted on arrival in Kenya.

Live reference rate 1 USD ≈ 129.00 KES
Live

Fee transparency breakdown

Sample for a $500 transfer. Your exact rate and fee are locked on the quote before you confirm.

You send$500.00
Transfer fee$2.99
We convert at1 USD = 129.0000 KES
Recipient getsKSh 64,500.00
Delivery methods

Ways to send money to Kenya

Pick how your recipient receives it each shows its speed and fee on your quote.

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How it works

Sending to Kenya, step by step

From quote to delivery, here's exactly what happens.

Step 1

Enter your amount

Choose your sending currency and pick how it arrives M-Pesa, Airtel Money, bank, cash pickup, or wallet.

Step 2

Lock your live KES rate

See the exact rate, fee and the amount your recipient gets then confirm.

Step 3

Pay securely

Pay with your bank account or card. Your transfer is encrypted end to end.

Step 4

Recipient gets KES

Money lands by M-Pesa, Airtel Money, bank deposit, cash pickup, or wallet tracked live to delivery.

Local network

Deliver to the mobile wallets and banks your recipient already uses

Major Kenya banks

Equity Bank
KCB
Co-operative Bank
Absa Kenya
Equity Bank
KCB
Co-operative Bank
Absa Kenya

M-Pesa

Kenya's leading mobile-money service delivery in seconds.

Airtel Money

Airtel's mobile-money wallets nationwide.

Plus more banks and cash-pickup partners. Provider availability is confirmed at checkout.

Questions, answered

Frequently asked questions

Can't find the micro-detail you are looking for? Reach directly out to our treasury desk anytime.

How do I send money to Kenya?

Choose your sending country, enter an amount and pick how it arrives in Kenya mobile money, bank deposit, cash pickup or wallet. You'll see the live KES rate and fee before you confirm, then pay and track to delivery.

What is the best way to send money to Kenya?

M-Pesa is the most popular way to send money to Kenya and usually arrives within seconds. Bank deposit suits larger amounts; cash pickup works for recipients without a mobile wallet.

How long does it take to send money to Kenya?

M-Pesa and Airtel Money transfers to Kenya are usually delivered within minutes, around the clock. Bank deposits typically arrive the same day or within 1–2 business days.

What currency will my recipient receive in Kenya?

Your recipient receives Kenyan Shillings (KES). We show the live exchange rate and the exact amount they'll get before you send.

Which mobile money providers are supported in Kenya?

NESVRA supports M-Pesa and Airtel Money for transfers to Kenya, alongside major Kenyan banks and cash-pickup partners.

Is it safe to send money to Kenya with NESVRA?

Yes. NESVRA is a licensed, regulated money platform working with authorised partners in Kenya, with bank-level encryption and round-the-clock monitoring. Transfer status is always clear, never ambiguous.
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Send to Kenya today

Get a live KES quote rate and fee shown then send to your recipient in Kenya.