Send money from USA to Kenya

Comparing 9 providers for 1,000 USDKES

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Best value today: WorldRemit

Fee: $0.00 · Rate: 129.3559

KES 129,355.90

recipient gets

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WorldRemitBest value
Recipient getsKES 129,355.90
Fee$0.00
Rate129.3559
vs mid0.03%
Delivery & payment details

Receive via: Airtime Top up · Mobile Money · Debit Card Deposit

Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay · Google Pay

Send with WorldRemit
Recipient getsKES 128,500.00
Fee$0.00
Rate128.5000
vs mid0.70%
Delivery & payment details

Pay with: Debit card

Send with TapTap Send
Recipient getsKES 127,982.50
Fee$1.99
Rate128.2377
vs mid0.90%
Delivery & payment details

Pay with: Debit card · Credit card · Bank transfer

Send with Paysend
Recipient getsKES 127,948.10
Fee$0.49
Rate128.0108
vs mid1.07%
Delivery & payment details

Pay with: Debit card · Bank transfer

Send with Sendwave
Recipient getsKES 127,665.00
Fee$13.41
Rate129.4000
vs midat mid
Delivery & payment details

Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay · Google Pay

Send with Wise
Recipient getsKES 127,370.95
FeeSee site
Rate127.3709
vs mid1.57%
Delivery & payment details

Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Cash (agent)

Send with Ria
1 day
Recipient getsKES 124,570.00
Fee$0.00
Rate124.5700
vs mid3.73%
Delivery & payment details

Receive via: Cash pickup · bank deposit · mobile wallet

Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay

Send with Remitly
Recipient getsKES 123,761.67
Fee$30.03
Rate127.5933
vs mid1.40%
Delivery & payment details

Receive via: Cash pickup · Bank account · Mobile wallet

Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Cash (agent)

Recipient getsKES 123,118.37

🎁 Amount below uses the standard fee — your first transfer is free

Fee$40.00*
Rate128.2483
vs mid0.89%
Delivery & payment details

Rate shown for: Cash pickup

Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Cash (agent)

Send with Dahabshiil
Mid-market rate: 1 USD = 129.4000 KES · Sending $1,000.00 · Reference rate for this pair comes from Wise, which is also listed above, so treat the spread column as indicative rather than independent. The ECB doesn't publish KES. · How we rank
* First transfer is free with this provider. The fee shown is the standard one that applies to your later transfers.
How “recipient gets” is calculated: (amount you send − fee) × exchange rate. Every fee here is the one that provider quoted for $1,000.00 — fees can change with the amount you send, so confirm the final figure on the provider's site.

Last updated: September 6, 2026 at 07:31 AM UTC · Rates may vary by payment method and amount

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USD to KES — Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to send USD to KES?

WorldRemit currently offers the best value for USDKES, delivering 129,356 KES for 1,000 USD. We rank by the total amount received after fees and exchange-rate markup, updated every 4 hours.

What is the current USD to KES exchange rate?

The best available rate is 1 USD = 129.36 KES via WorldRemit. Rates vary by provider and are updated every 4 hours. Always confirm the final rate on the provider's site before sending.

Are there hidden fees when sending USD to KES?

Some providers advertise “zero fees” but add a markup to the exchange rate instead. We rank by the total amount your recipient receives, which accounts for both the transfer fee and any exchange-rate markup — so you see the true cost. Learn how fees work →