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How to send money to Kenya from UK with the best GBP-KES rate

Compare ways to send money from United Kingdom to Kenya. Find the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best GBP to KES exchange rates.

Read on for the best deals, expert information, and all you need to send money to Kenya from United Kingdom.

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Mid-market rate as of 07/13/2025: 1 GBP = 175.147414 KES
Results below are based on a 6000 GBP search
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Wise
Recipient gets (KES)
KES 1,034,678.00
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KES 15,320 better than a typical bank*

"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."

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Dedicated support for large transfers
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Xe
Recipient gets (KES)
KES 1,005,332.40
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"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."

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Profee
Recipient gets (KES)
KES 1,055,278.62
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KES 35,921 better than a typical bank*

"Card-to-card transfers can be received in just two minutes."

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Key Currency
Recipient gets (KES)
KES 1,048,257.27
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KES 28,899 better than a typical bank*

"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 FX
Recipient gets (KES)
KES 1,048,047.10
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KES 28,689 better than a typical bank*

"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."

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Professional, personal service
Rate match guarantee (T&Cs apply)
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TorFx
Recipient gets (KES)
KES 1,047,731.83
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KES 28,374 better than a typical bank*

"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."

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Ideal for buying property abroad
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Wise
Recipient gets (KES)
KES 1,034,678.00
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KES 15,320 better than a typical bank*

"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."

Personal account manager
Multi-currency card
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Dedicated support for large transfers
6
Remitly
Recipient gets (KES)
KES 1,028,100.00
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KES 8,742 better than a typical bank*

"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."

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Receive a £/$/€25 gift card when you refer a friend! (T&Cs apply)
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Xe
Recipient gets (KES)
KES 1,005,332.40
Full transfer details

"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."

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Dedicated support for larger transactions
Mid-market rate updates every 60 minutes
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MoneyGram
Recipient gets (KES)
KES 957,776.12
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These providers aren't as competitive as the others we've reviewed.
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    PayPal
    Recipient gets (KES)
    KES 967,486.29
    Not recommended
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Wise
Recipient gets (KES)
KES 1,034,678.00
Full transfer details
Visit Wise
KES 15,320 better than a typical bank*

"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."

Personal account manager
Multi-currency card
Receive to bank account
Dedicated support for large transfers
Sponsored
Receive a £/$/€25 gift card when you refer a friend! (T&Cs apply)
Xe
Recipient gets (KES)
KES 1,005,332.40
Full transfer details

"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."

Personal account manager
Multi-currency card
Receive to bank account
Dedicated support for larger transactions

Best option: Wise

Wise is our top choice for GBP to KES transfers.

We tested & reviewed 13 money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly in each category.

For example, sending 6,000 GBP to KES will cost you £64.59 in fees, and you will receive 1,034,678 KES. The delivery time usually is next day, but it depends on the day you make the transfer.

For a great mix of cost, speed & features, transfer from United Kingdom to Kenyan Shilling using Wise.

Wise is the top rated company for sending money from United Kingdom (GBP) to Kenya (KES) - Wise Screenshot

How to compare companies offering money transfers from United Kingdom to Kenya

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from United Kingdom to Kenya
Wise
Total number of GB - KE providers
13
Average cheapest fees & rate
MoneyGram
Average fastest transfer
MoneyGram
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
MoneyGram
Best for debit card
Xe

Considerations for money transfers from United Kingdom to Kenya

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Compare providers

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 13 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.

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Watch the Pound Sterling-Kenyan Shilling exchange rate
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Choose the right payment method
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Use providers regulated in Kenya and United Kingdom
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Consider transfer limits
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Receiving money in Kenya
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Have your ID ready
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Tax declarations

Cheapest way to transfer money to Kenya from the United Kingdom: MoneyGram

MoneyGram offers a combination of the lowest fees and best exchange rates - making it the cheapest transfer service for sending Pound Sterling to Kenya.

Of the 13 providers compared, data shows that MoneyGram is -10.18% cheaper than the second-best option.

The is cost is made up of GBP-KES exchange rate that is 2% different to the mid-market rate and the a of 420.00000000000006 GBP.

If you want to secure the best rates on a GBP to Kenya transfer, MoneyGram will result in the most Kenyan Shilling received.

MoneyGram is the cheapest way to send money from United Kingdom (GBP) to Kenya (KES) - MoneyGram Screenshot

Fastest way to transfer money from United Kingdom to Kenya: MoneyGram

Of the 13 companies compared, MoneyGram currently offers the fastest money transfers to Kenya from the United Kingdom.

With MoneyGram , the transfer time to Kenya is minutes - 24 hours, with a 420.00000000000006 GBP transfer fee (based on £6,000 transfer)

To get the 'fastest' option we compared 13 providers for overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Kenya - this includes depositing Pound Sterling, transfer times, withdrawal timeframes in Kenya. 


MoneyGram is the fastest way to send money from United Kingdom (GBP) to Kenya (KES) - MoneyGram Screenshot

Need to send over £10,000 from the UK? TorFX is your best option

For those big moves, competitive pricing & strong customer service are key.

Opt for a service proven with large transfers when size matters. For transfers over £10,000, your best option is TorFX.


While TorFX may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send GBP to Kenya, they will keep you safe and relaxed while your money moves into KES.

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 174.213 KES per Pound Sterling.

  • Finding a provider offering an exchange as close to 174.213 as possible will ensure more Kenyan Shilling received when transferring.

  • For context, the GBP-KES mid-market rate for the past week has averaged 175.5559 KES per Pound Sterling. This includes a high of 176.093, and low of 174.8042.

  • Profee 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. MoneyGram currently offers the lowest fees on transfers to Kenya from the United Kingdom, costing 420.00000000000006 GBP 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 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.

Mid-market Rate
1 
GBP
=
174.212974 
KES

Over the last 7 days, between the United Kingdom and Kenya, the average numbers are:

  • GBP to KES saw an average 175.5559 KES mid-market rate.

  • The highest point was 176.093 KES, while the lowest was 174.8042 KES.

  • Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from United Kingdom to Kenya offers 174.3230 KES per GBP which is only 0.47% above the mid-market rate.

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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 MoneyGram 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.

    MoneyGram is the cheapest money transfer company for bank transfers from the 13 we compared for transfers from GBP into Kenya.

    With a fee of 420.00000000000006 GBP to send money from the United Kingdom to Kenya, MoneyGram 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 13 money transfer companies offering this option.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to credit card transfers from the United Kingdom 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 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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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.
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