How To Send Money To Kenya From Usa

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At Wise, we never hide extra fees and charges in the exchange rate. We just use the exchange rate – independently provided by Reuters. That means fair, low-cost transfers, every time.

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How to send money to Kenya in 3 easy steps

Start your transfer.

Pay in USD with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.

Get the best rate out there.

Wise always gives you the real and fair mid-market exchange rate.

Money is locally delivered.

The recipient gets money in their currency directly from Wise's local bank account.

How much does it cost to transfer money to Kenya?

To send money in USD to Kenya, you pay a small, flat fee of 7.08 USD + 0.84% of the amount that's converted (you'll always see the total cost upfront).

Some payment methods have an added fee, but that's usually tiny too.

No big fees, hidden or otherwise. So it's cheaper than what you're used to.

	Wise Fees
Fixed fee	7.08 USD
% fee for transfers up to 132,320 USD	0.84%
% fee for transfers up to 396,960 USD	0.74%
% fee for transfers up to 661,600 USD	0.69%
% fee for transfers up to 1,323,200 USD	0.68%
% fee for amounts over 1,323,200 USD	0.67%

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How long will a money transfer to Kenya take?

On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, as a same day transfer, or even an instant money transfer.

Sometimes, different payment methods or routine checks may affect the transfer delivery time. We'll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.

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How to send money to Kenya from the United States

Wise makes transferring money to Kenya a breeze:

Just tap in how much, and where to.
Then make a local payment to Wise, whether it's with a wire transfer, ACH or your debit or credit card.
And that's it.

Wise converts your money at the 'inter-bank' rate – the real rate – so you save big time (even versus the guys saying there's 'zero' commission). On Wise, there's no room for sneaky bank surcharges or creeping hidden charges.

Available payment methods

Direct Debit
Bank Transfer

The best ways to send money to Kenya

Choosing the right way to send money with Wise will largely depend on your payment method. Some payment methods are faster than others. Some can be instant, while others are cheaper.

Here are the best ways to transfer money to Kenya with Wise:

Direct Debit

Direct Debit is a convenient option that lets us take money from your account once you have authorised the payment on our site. It takes a little more time for your money to reach Wise, and it can be more expensive than a bank transfer.
Bank Transfer

Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option here.

What you'll need for your online money transfer to Kenya

1. Create your free account.

Click 'Sign up', then create your free account. It takes seconds. You can do it on our website or with our app. All you need is an email address, or a Google or Facebook account.
2. Set up your first transfer.

Use our calculator to tell us how much money you want to send, and where you want to send it. You'll see our fees upfront. We'll tell you when your money should get there, too.
3. Tell us a little about yourself.

We'll ask you if you're sending money as an individual or business. We'll also need your full name, birthday, phone number, and address. You know, the standard stuff.
4. Tell us who you're sending to.

Yourself? Someone else? A business or charity? Pick your answer. Then we'll ask you for some basic information about your recipient, including their bank details. They need a bank account, but they don't need a Wise account. (Though we hope they'll want one soon.)
5. Make sure everything looks good.

We'll show you a summary of your transfer. If everything looks good, click Confirm. You can also make any changes you need to.
6. Pay for your transfer.

Would you like to pay by wire transfer? Debit or credit card?Make your choice, and we'll tell you how to do it. Each payment method has its own steps, but they're all straightforward and should only take a few minutes.

Wise is safe and secure

Wise is an authorised Electronic Money Institution independently regulated by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in the United States.

This means we're required by law to keep your money safe by storing it in a low-risk financial institution - in Europe this is in our UK account with Barclays, in the US this is in our US account with Wells Fargo.

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FAQs

Choosing the right way to send money with Wise will largely depend on your payment method. Some payment methods are faster than others. Some can be instant, while others are cheaper. Find out here what are the best ways to transfer money to Kenya with Wise.

Yes. Wise is an authorised Electronic Money Institution independently regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom. Learn more

Yes, there are limits for how much you can send to Kenya with us. They depend on which currencies you send to and from, and how you pay. You can check the limits for each currency in our help center articles or in our calculator. We'll also let you know if you try to send too much at one time.

If you'd like to send more than our limits allow, you can. You'll just need to set up several transfers that are under the limits.

On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, or even within seconds. Sometimes, different payment methods or routine checks may affect the transfer delivery time. We'll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.
See how long a money transfer to Kenya takes.

Register for free
Sign up online or in our app for free. All you need is an email address, or a Google or Facebook account.
Choose an amount to send
Tell us how much you want to send. We'll show you our fees upfront, and tell you when your money should arrive.
Add recipient's bank details
Fill in the details of your recipient's bank account. If you don't know their details, we can request them for you.
Verify your identity
For some currencies, or for large transfers, we need a photo of your ID. This helps us keep your money safe.
Pay for your transfer
Send your money with a bank transfer, or a debit or credit card.
That's it
We'll handle the rest. You can track your transfer in your account, and we'll tell your recipient it's coming.