Send money from USA to Kenya
Comparing 9 providers for 1,000 USD → KES
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Best value today: WorldRemit
Fee: $0.00 · Rate: 129.3559
KES 129,355.90
recipient gets
| Provider | Fee | Rate | Spread | Recipient gets† | Speed | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WorldRemitBest value Receive via: Airtime Top up · Mobile Money · Debit Card Deposit Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay · Google Pay | $0.00 | 129.3559 | 0.03% | KES 129,355.90 | — | Send now |
Pay with: Debit card | $0.00 | 128.5000 | 0.70% | KES 128,500.00 | — | Send now |
Pay with: Debit card · Credit card · Bank transfer | $1.99 | 128.2377 | 0.90% | KES 127,982.50 | — | Send now |
Pay with: Debit card · Bank transfer | $0.49 | 128.0108 | 1.07% | KES 127,948.10 | — | Send now |
Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay · Google Pay | $13.41 | 129.4000 | at mid | KES 127,665.00 | — | Send now |
Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Cash (agent) | See site | 127.3709 | 1.57% | KES 127,370.95 | — | Send now |
Receive via: Cash pickup · bank deposit · mobile wallet Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay | $0.00 | 124.5700 | 3.73% | KES 124,570.00 | 1 day | Send now |
Receive via: Cash pickup · Bank account · Mobile wallet Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Cash (agent) | $30.03 | 127.5933 | 1.40% | KES 123,761.67 | 1 day | — |
🎁 Amount below uses the standard fee — your first transfer is free Rate shown for: Cash pickup Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Cash (agent) | $40.00* | 128.2483 | 0.89% | KES 123,118.37 | — | Send now |
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
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Pay with: Debit card
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Pay with: Debit card · Credit card · Bank transfer
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Pay with: Debit card · Bank transfer
Delivery & payment details
Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay · Google Pay
Delivery & payment details
Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Cash (agent)
Delivery & payment details
Receive via: Cash pickup · bank deposit · mobile wallet
Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay
Delivery & payment details
Receive via: Cash pickup · Bank account · Mobile wallet
Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Cash (agent)
🎁 Amount below uses the standard fee — your first transfer is free
Delivery & payment details
Rate shown for: Cash pickup
Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Cash (agent)
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 USD → KES, 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 →