Send Money to Kenya | Money Transfer to Kenya - Wise, formerly TransferWise (2024)

FAQs

Can I use Wise to send money to Kenya? ›

Looking for an app to send money to Kenya? Sending money is easy with Wise app. Cheaper transfers abroad - free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups. Check exchange rates - see on the app how exchange rates have changed over time.

To send your M-PESA money transfer with Wise you'll just need the details of your recipient's mobile phone provider, their phone number beginning with the country code 254, and their name. Payments of up to 150,000 KES per transaction, or 300,000 KES per day can be made to active M-PESA e-Wallets.

TalkRemit is the fast secure and low-cost online money transfer service for sending money to Kenya. Our trusted global remittance platform and online money transfer app is the most convenient way to transfer money to Kenya. It's safe, reliable and hassle-free.

The best way to send money to Kenya

You can send money via the WorldRemit website or the Google Play Store and App Store app.

Open Kenyan shilling business bank account alternatives

With Wise for business you can get your own unique account details for 9+ currencies — USD, GBP, EUR, CAD, AUD and more. Add your local account details to invoices, or use them to withdraw funds from PSPs and marketplaces.

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No, you cannot use Wise as a bank account, because Wise is not a bank, it's a Money Services Business. However, with the Wise Account you'll get some features which are similar to those available from bank accounts, such as the option to hold a balance, send and receive payments, and spend with a linked card.

If you're making a normal transfer, it usually takes less than 24 hours, and at longest 2 working days, for us to convert your money. If there are any hold-ups, we'll let you know. If you're converting money between balances in your Wise account, it's instant.

Can I send money through Zelle internationally? Zelle is only available for customers with a US bank account and US registered mobile number. That means it's not an option for sending international payments to friends and family overseas. Read on for some international Zelle alternatives.

Can I transfer money to Kenya? ›

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. WorldRemit is an authorised and regulated money transfer service. Our security checks protect your money and personal information at all times.

Western Union currently offers the most competitive rate for sending money to Kenya and their 1 USD to KES exchange rate today is 132.0970. The next best US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling exchange rate today for money transfers to Kenya is offered by Remitly (1 USD = 129.5400 KES).

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That's a strength in numbers you can trust. And the best part is, if you have an account with PayPal you can start sending money to Kenya right now with your PayPal payment options right at your fingertips.

Due to banking regulations, you can initially send a maximum of $999/£999/€999 per day and $2,999/£2,500/€2,500 per month. We can easily raise those limits to $2,999/£2,500/€2,500 per day and $12,000/£10,000/€10,000 per month if you are able to send us a government ID photo.

Receive money by sharing your account details

Receiving money to these details works just like a regular transfer. Just share your Wise account details with the person or business who wants to pay you. You'll receive their payment directly into that balance in your account — you'll see it under Transactions.

You can use your Wise card in 150+ countries around the world, including Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, New Zealand, India, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Italy, France, and Switzerland for easy spending, ATM ...

You can add money to your account in these currencies: AUD, BGN, BRL*, CAD, CNY*, CHF, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HUF, IDR*, JPY, MYR*, NOK, NZD, PHP, PLN, RON, SEK, SGD, TRY and USD.