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Send money from Switzerland to Kenya
"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."
"Key Currency offers a personal service with a dedicated account manager. There are no transfer limits or fees which is perfect for larger send amounts."
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"Regency's UK-based account management team has vast experience. Get support on all kinds of transfers, from overseas property transactions to business payments & more."
"TorFX's 5-star service handles most currency needs, especially relating to overseas property, emigration & retirement. Friendly phone support, no-obligation conversations & no max transfer limit."
"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."
"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."
Overall top choice: Wise
Of the 8 money transfer providers we tested and reviewed, Wise was a standout option for its combination of speed and cost.
Sending 6,000 CHF to KES will cost you fr.59.45 in fees, and your recipient will receive 965,494 KES. The delivery time usually is next day, but it depends on the day you make the transfer.
When sending money from Switzerland to Kenya, using Wise in a great option.
Compare for the best deal on your Switzerland to Kenya transfer
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Don't spend more than you have to. Use our live comparison tool to compare rates on money transfers from Switzerland to Kenya.
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Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be heading to Kenya.
Summary of recent searches
Considerations for money transfers from Switzerland to Kenya
Comparing providers offering services between Switzerland and Kenya, based on your specific needs is the best way to send money with confidence.
Our comparison includes 8 companies that provide the ability to send Swiss Franc to Kenya.
This ensures you get the best options for transfers to Kenya from Switzerland, based on the amount you want to send.
Cheapest way to transfer money to Kenya from Switzerland: Key Currency
Of the 8 providers compared, data shows that Key Currency is 0.02% cheaper than the second-best option.
The is cost is made up of CHF-KES exchange rate that is 0.25% different to the mid-market rate and the a of 0 CHF.
If you want to secure the best rates on a CHF to Kenya transfer, Key Currency will result in the most Kenyan Shilling received.
Fastest way to transfer money to Kenya from Switzerland: Wise.
For example, if you send fr.6,000 with Wise to Kenya now, the transfer time is next day.
This can vary depending on your needs, smaller transfers to Kenya are likely to arrive quicker.
When using Wise to send money from Switzerland to Kenya you can expect a fee of 59.45 CHF. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.
When testing the 'fastest' options we compared 8 money transfer providers. To test overall speed of sending money from Switzerland to Kenya we included the timeframe for depositing Swiss Franc to a money transfer account and average transfer times to Kenya.
When sending money to Kenya from Switzerland quickly is a priority, Wise is our recommended choice.
Sending a large amount of money?
Of the 8 providers compared, Wise is the best rated for higher transfer amounts.
Sending large amounts of money can be expensive, and while Wise may not always be the fastest or cheapest way to send money from Switzerland to Kenya, it's a great provider for things like buying or selling property.
Understanding the cost of sending money to Kenya from Switzerland
The cost of sending money from Kenya to Kenya, is made-up of a combination of fees and exchange rates:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate determines a mid-price for buying currency. The current mid-market rate from CHF-KES is 163.4556 KES per Swiss Franc.
Finding a provider offering an exchange as close to 163.4556 as possible will ensure more Kenyan Shilling received when transferring.
For context, the CHF-KES mid-market rate for the past week has averaged 162.4403 KES per Swiss Franc. This includes a high of 163.4556, and low of 161.1922.
Revolut currently offers the best exchange rate on transfers from Switzerland to Kenya.
For the most part the CHF-KES exchange rate you receive is the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending CHF to Kenya.
Fees: Outside of exchange rates, you may need to pay a fee to send. Key Currency currently offers the lowest fees on transfers to Kenya from Switzerland, costing 0 CHF per transfer. Although this does include large transfers as well, we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.
Amount Received: The amount received in Kenyan Shilling is the amount you started with, minus the amount you paid in the exchange and fees.
The better deal you get on exchanging Swiss Francs to KES, paired with a low fee, means a higher total amount received in Kenya.
Finding the best exchange rate between Swiss Franc and Kenyan Shilling
Getting a strong exchange rate between CHF and KES is essential. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much KES you get for your CHF.
It can pay to track rates, and keep on top of currency trends.
In the past 7 days, the mid-market rate from CHF to KES has averaged 162.4403.
In this period there was a high of 163.4556, and a low of 161.1922.
Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from Switzerland to Kenya offers 162.5260 KES per CHF which is only 0.57% above the mid-market rate.
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Payment options for Switzerland to Kenya money transfers
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are usually the best and easiest way to send money from Switzerland to Kenya.
By using a money transfer company such as Key Currency for transfers from Switzerland to Kenya, you can send money via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get from a traditional bank.
Key Currency is the cheapest money transfer company for bank transfers from the 8 we compared for transfers from CHF into Kenya.
With a fee of 0 CHF to send money from Switzerland to Kenya, Key Currency offers a strong combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from Switzerland to Kenya with a debit or a prepaid card is available through Xe.
Xe is one of the cheaper options for debit card payments for transfers from Switzerland to Kenya. This cost is against a total of 8 money transfer companies offering this option.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card transfers from Switzerland to Kenya, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.
Be aware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money often results in a fee being charged by your card issuer. Where possible, we recommend a bank transfer or debit card payment.
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Kenya and Switzerland.
Our comparison engine and algorithms evaluate providers based on over 25 factors, including transfer fees, ease of use, exchange rates, mobile apps, transfer times & customer support.
We also consider how these services are rated on platforms like TrustPilot, AppStore, and Google Play, giving you a comprehensive view of what to expect.
This thorough analysis helps you get the best available deal - every time you want to move money from Switzerland to Kenya.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send CHF to KES.
For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.
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