Fast, low-cost and secure online money transfers to Kenya from the United States. Choose a receive method, pay for your transfer and keep track of your money.
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Sending money to Kenya is so easy and fast with us. Plus, you can get regular updates and track your money every step of the way.
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How to send money to Kenya from the United States
1.Create an account
Sign up with your email address and choose a strong password. You can use the app or the website to register.
2.Start a transfer
Select the receive country, enter amount and choose the receive method. See our fees and exchange rate upfront.
3.Enter receiver's details
Keep your receiver's information ready! These details depend on the receive method you choose to send money.
4.Pay for your transfer
You can either pay by bank transfer to the WorldRemit account or by using a debit/credit card for faster delivery.
How to pay for your money transferto Kenya
Pay for your money transfer in various ways depending on your country of residence. Pay via bank transfer to the WorldRemit account or with a debit/credit card.
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The best way to send money to Kenya
The cheapest and fastest way to send money depends on the country you are sending money to, the receive method as well as how you pay for it. You can send money via the WorldRemit website or the Google Play Store and App Store app.
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Instant transfer to your receiver's registered mobile money account number.
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How to receive money in Kenya with our trusted partners
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How much does it cost to send money to Kenya?
You can find the total cost of sending money to Kenya with our currency converter.
Select the receive method and delivery partner to check the exchange rate, transfer fees and the total amount your receiver will get in KES. The transfer fee depends on the receive method and does not vary with the amount.
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What information do I need to send money to Kenya?
You need to register with WorldRemit to send money to Kenya. You can do it on the website or access the WorldRemit app on your Android or iOS phone.
First, tell us who you are
Sign up with your full name, email address, mobile phone number, gender, birth date and address.
Verifying your information
We'll verify your mobile phone number with an OTP. You may be required to provide ID proof and a selfie image to verify your identity. Identity verification takes up to 4 minutes at least 90% of the time. In case of a delay, we'll contact you immediately.
Creating a transfer
Choose the amount you want to send, select how your receiver wants to get the money, and lastly, how you want to pay. You will always see the final amount you will pay and our fees upfront, as well as the exact amount your receiver will get.
Tell us who you are sending money to
We need specific details of your receiver in Kenya based on the receive method. The receiver's full name, mobile number and email address are always required to send money. Your receiver does not need to have a WorldRemit account.
Paying for the transfer
You will need a bank account, a debit card or a credit card to pay for the money transfer to Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
Our customer services team is available 24/7 in 6 different languages to help you with anything you need.
How long does a money transfer to Kenya take from the United States?
90% of the money transfers to Kenya are sent to WorldRemit local partnersin Kenyawithin minutes. At which time, these funds are either ready for collection by the recipient (Cash Pickup) or to be added into their bank account or mobile money account. Estimated time for delivery is less when the payment is completed through Debit or Credit Card. The estimated time for receiving these funds also depends on the country, the delivery method selected and the way you pay for the money transfer. The actual delivery time may differ due to the accuracy of recipient information given to WorldRemit, mandatory identity verification for the sender and the recipient, and third party operating hoursin Kenya.
Is it safe to send money online to Kenya?
Our website and apps are designed to ensure your data and information is protected at all times. We strictly follow regulations as laid out by the regulatory bodies in various countries including the United States. We implement strict verification processes to ensure that we fully comply in verifying our customers and deterring criminal activity. We have teams dedicated to the monitoring and protection of customer accounts and transfers, and to detect any unusual activity.
What currencies can I send to bank accounts in Kenya?
WorldRemit now offers money transfers in KES to select Kenyan Shilling accounts.
How much money can you send to Kenya from the United States with WorldRemit?
There are limits for how much you can send to Kenya with WorldRemit. It depends on the country you send to, the receive method as well as how you pay for your money transfer.
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