How to send money to Kenya from Canada with the best CAD-KES rate

An app does the same job as the store for less, and you top it up with an Interac e-Transfer, the same way you'd send money to a friend.

Instarem charges $0 in fees and adds 0.24% markup, so your $1,000 delivers 93,595.8 KES in 6-12 hours.

You don't need a SIN to sign up either, a passport works.

For bigger or less frequent transfers, compare a couple of online services on the day, and pick the cheapest.

Of 10 online companies, Instarem is the cheapest and currently gets you 93,595.8 KES on a $1,000 transfer after a $0 fee and 0.24% markup.

Funding by bank transfer (EFT) is cheapest but takes 1-2 days to clear, and Interac e-Transfer or debit card is faster but pricier.

For property, tuition, moving from Canada, or an inheritance, a broker is the best and usually the cheapest option.

For large transfers (CA$15,000+), brokers like Currencies Direct or RegencyFX charge no fee, but add a margin that gets lower the more you send. Run a live search with your real amount to see it.

If you're sending large amounts. expect more questions about the transfers, so have statements and documents ready to avoid delays.

Some neobanks in Canada include international transfers with no transfer fee as part of the account.

Koho sends your $1,000 for $16.5 in fees with 0.09% markup.

It's a good option for small ocasional transfers, but I still suggest comparing your options.

Global accounts handle the business side, paying suppliers, contractors and overseas invoices in KES.

Companies like OFX, Airwallex, or WorldFirst are set up for the batch and recurring payments a personal app can't do.

If part of your life runs in KES, be it spending it, saving it, or waiting for a better rate, a multi-currency account can hold it alongside your CAD.

Wise lets you hold CAD and KES, and convert between them at low cost.

For example, converting $1,000 costs $14.85 in fees at -0.01% markup, which gets you 92,433 KES.