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Best option: Wise
We tested & reviewed 18 money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly in each category.
Over the last six months, Wise appeared in 100% of United Kingdom to Kenya searches, and was the top rated company supporting money transfers between GBP and KES.
For a great mix of cost, speed & features, transfer from United Kingdom to Kenyan Shilling using Wise.
How to compare companies offering money transfers from United Kingdom to Kenya
- Always compare rates
Use our live comparison tool to make sure you aren't missing the best rates to send money from the United Kingdom to Kenya. This ensures the best price.
- Choose a provider
Select the company that offers you the best value & options for sending to Kenya.
- Click, sign up & send
Sign up & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way from the United Kingdom to your chosen country & currency.
Summary of recent searches
Considerations for money transfers from United Kingdom to Kenya
Comparing providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Kenya, based on your specific needs is the best way to send money with confidence.
Our comparison includes 18 companies that provide the ability to send Pound Sterling to Kenya.
This ensures you get the best options for transfers to Kenya from the United Kingdom, based on the amount you want to send.
Cheapest way to transfer money to Kenya from the United Kingdom: TalkRemit
Of the 18 providers compared, data shows that TalkRemit is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.
The is cost is made up of an average GBP-KES exchange rate that is 0.02% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 1.49* GBP.
If you want to secure the best rates on a GBP to Kenya transfer, TalkRemit will result in the most Kenyan Shilling received.
*The most common fee applied to GBP-KES by TalkRemit, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to transfer money from United Kingdom to Kenya: Paysend
Our data shows that Paysend came up as the fastest option for sending Pound Sterling into Kenyan Shilling in 45.8% of searches. This makes them well suited to urgent GBP to KES money transfers.
The average fee for a GBP-Kenyan Shilling transfer through Paysend is 0 GBP.
To get the 'fastest' option we compared 18 providers for overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Kenya - this includes depositing Pound Sterling, transfer times, withdrawal timeframes in Kenya.
When speed matters, Paysend is your best choice for sending into Kenya from the United Kingdom.
Transferring large sums of money
Of the 18 money transfer companies tested, Wise is the strongest option for large transfers from the United Kingdom to Kenya.
Reasons for sending large sums of money vary and include business or property purchases. But whatever the reason, sending large amounts of money from the United Kingdom to Kenya can become expensive through your bank or with the wrong provider.
Wise is our choice for sending large sums of money to GBP because they offer a strong all-round product.
Understanding the cost of sending money to Kenya from United Kingdom
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 GBP-KES is 162.8814 KES per Pound Sterling.
Finding a provider offering an exchange as close to 162.8814 as possible will ensure more Kenyan Shilling received when transferring.
For context, the GBP-KES mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 166.207 KES per Pound Sterling. This includes a high of 171.222, and low of 162.4204.
Dahabshiil currently offers the best exchange rate on transfers from the United Kingdom to Kenya.
For the most part the GBP-KES exchange rate you receive is the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending GBP to Kenya.
Fees: Outside of exchange rates, you may need to pay a fee to send. Dahabshiil currently offers the lowest fees on transfers to Kenya from the United Kingdom, averaging 1.49 GBP over the last 6 months. 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 Pound Sterlings to KES, paired with a low fee, means a higher total amount received in Kenya.
Tracking the exchange rate for Pound Sterling to Kenyan Shilling
Getting a better exchange rate between GBP and KES can make a huge difference to the overall cost of sending money.
Over the last six months, between the United Kingdom and Kenya, the average numbers are:
GBP to KES saw an average 166.207 KES mid-market rate.
The highest point was 171.222 KES, while the lowest was 162.4204 KES.
18 providers are currently offering transfers between the United Kingdom and Kenya.
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Payment options for United Kingdom to Kenya money transfers
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are usually the best and easiest way to send money from the United Kingdom to Kenya.
By using a money transfer company such as TalkRemit for transfers from the United Kingdom 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.
TalkRemit is the cheapest money transfer company for bank transfers from the 18 we compared for transfers from GBP into Kenya.
With an average fee of 0 GBP to send money from the United Kingdom to Kenya, TalkRemit offers a strong combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from the United Kingdom to Kenya with a debit or a prepaid card is available through Wise.
Wise is one of the cheaper options for debit card payments for transfers from the United Kingdom to Kenya. This cost is against a total of 18 money transfer companies offering this option.
Credit cards
When it comes to international credit card transfers from the United Kingdom to Kenya, Xe emerges as our top choice of the 18 companies offering this service.
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 United Kingdom.
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 United Kingdom to Kenya.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send GBP 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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